I own a Sabre 36 foot sailboat, built in 1988. It had the original Westerbeke 50 amp alternator and two group 31 deep cycle batteries.

For various reasons or more electrical demands, I wanted to put more ooomph into the 12 volt DC system, add 110 volt AC capability, and be able to efficiently charge the battery banks without the need to hook up to shore power.

Larry Liesner's name was given to me by local sources at the boatyard as the "go to guy" with whom to plan the new electrical endeavor.

I sat down with, and thanks to Larry, the boat has a three group 31 house and separate group 24 start 12 volt DC battery bank, an 1800 watt 110 volt AC inverter, and a 125 amp alternator. Also, all associated wiring and switching for the entire system and any contingency (emergency starting e.g.).

To say I was please with Larry's end result is an understatement. Given the tight quarters, the installation of all the equipment is superbly organized, executed in a neat and orderly fashion, and complete. Larry's work ethic and professionalism are excellent.

For upgrading electrical requirements in a mid sized sailboat, this system works very well for me. And I certainly would have Larry do it on another boat.

From the deck of "WEST'S"STERN".

John West

Rowayton, CT

Hi Larry,

I am writing to sincerely thank you for the major electrical upgrade you recently performed on my Jenneau 42 DS, "Paramour".  Your familiarity with the most appropriate AC inverters, alternators, monitors, and additional electrical equipment was extremely helpful at the planning stages of the project. I greatly appreciated your professionalism in planning the project, purchasing equipment and supplies, and installing my new inverter and related components. I also appreciated your helpfulness in showing me how to operate my new equipment and in troubleshooting a minor glitch that I encountered. Thanks to you, Paramour is far better suited to long distance cruising, the reason I bought her in the first place.

Once again, many thanks for your professionalism and knowledge of marine electrical equipment.

Griffin Walling

Guilford, CT