Power station for boating and life aboard

Aboard a sailboat or motorboat, a portable power station provides silent backup energy: electronics, lighting, device charging and a cooler, especially at anchor or at a berth without shore power.

Why a power station aboard?

A boat's house battery bank is quickly stretched at anchor. A portable power station steps in without adding fixed wiring: it powers electronics, lighting, phone and handheld VHF charging, and a cooler, while staying portable from the cabin to the cockpit or pontoon.

Autonomy at anchor and at a berth

Away from shore power, energy is precious. A 500 to 1000 Wh station covers an evening and a night of electronics and lighting; 1500 to 2000 Wh brings real multi-day autonomy, cooler included. A foldable solar panel on the coachroof recharges under way or at anchor.

Precautions in a marine environment

Aboard, secure stowage and spray protection matter: keep the station in a dry locker, away from splashes. LiFePO4 models are safer and more durable, and their controlled weight eases handling on pontoons. Check the output power for onboard appliances.

The ideal complement to the house bank

The station does not replace a liveaboard's fixed install, but it relieves it and secures sensitive devices with a dedicated, mobile, solar-rechargeable reserve. Handy ashore too, for winter lay-up or coastal camping.

Power station for boating and life aboard
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Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 Ideal

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1070Wh and 1500W in a compact, lightweight station: enough to run a fridge, a kettle or all your devices, camping or during a power cut.

  • Capacity : 1070Wh (LiFePO4 battery)
  • Power : 1500W continuous, 3000W peak
  • Outputs : 2 AC outlets, 1 USB-C 100W + 1 USB-C 30W, 1 USB-A, 1 car socket
  • Recharge : Full in 1h (emergency mode), 400W max solar
  • 1500W and 1-hour recharge in just 10.8 kg
Use case: Boating

Aboard a sailboat or a motorboat, the Explorer 1000 v2 brings a reliable, discreet energy reserve at anchor: its 1070 Wh sustain navigation electronics, the VHF, lighting, a cooler and device charging for several hours, without drawing on the onboard circuit. Its LiFePO4 chemistry, safer and more stable than conventional lithium, reassures in a confined space, and its totally silent operation (22 dB) preserves the calm of nights at anchor. Rechargeable from solar up to 400 W on the coachroof, it tops up in the sun without running the engine. Compact (10.8 kg), it tucks easily into a locker or cabin.
The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is a 1070Wh portable power station with a LiFePO4 battery, able to deliver 1500W continuously (3000W peak). Lighter and 23% more compact than the previous generation (around 10.8 kg), it powers up to 6 devices at once via 2 AC outlets, 1 USB-C 100W port and 1 USB-C 30W port, a USB-A and a car socket. Its ChargeShield 2.0 technology enables a full recharge in 1 hour in emergency mode, and its battery lasts 4000 cycles, a lifespan of up to 10 years. Controllable via the Jackery app.
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Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 Ideal

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2042Wh and 2200W in a station 41% lighter than average: enough to keep the home running during an outage or power a whole RV, without hurting your back.

  • Capacity : 2042Wh (LiFePO4 battery)
  • Power : 2200W continuous, 4400W peak
  • Outputs : 2 AC outlets, 1 USB-C 100W, 1 USB-C 30W, 1 USB-A, 1 car socket
  • Recharge : 1h20 in emergency charge, 1h40 in normal charge
  • 2200W and backup in just 17.5 kg
Use case: Boating

Aboard a liveaboard sailboat or a motorboat, the Explorer 2000 v2 offers broad autonomy at anchor: its 2042 Wh and 2200 W power navigation electronics, a cooler, the VHF, lighting and charging of all devices for several days, without running the engine. Its LiFePO4 chemistry, safer and more stable than conventional lithium, reassures in a confined marine environment, and its lightness (17.5 kg) eases stowing in a cabin or locker, a real asset aboard where every kilo counts. A solar input up to 400 W recharges it cleanly in the sun, and its quiet operation (30 dB) preserves the calm of nights at anchor.
The Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 is a 2042Wh portable power station with a LiFePO4 battery, delivering 2200W continuously (4400W peak). Remarkably light for its capacity (17.5 kg, 41% less than a typical 2 kWh station), it powers most household appliances and works as backup power. It offers plenty of outputs (AC outlets, USB-C 100W, USB-A, car socket), recharges quickly and is controlled via the Jackery app. Battery rated for 4000 cycles.
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Bluetti AC180 Ideal

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1152Wh and 1800W in a portable format: the versatile power station that runs almost anything and recharges to 80% in 45 minutes. Camping, van and home backup.

  • Capacity : 1152 Wh (LiFePO4)
  • Power : 1800 W (2700 W Power Lifting)
  • Recharge : 0-80% in 45 min (mains)
  • Outputs : 9 outputs (2 AC, USB-C 100W, 4 USB-A, 12V)
  • 1152Wh, 1800W, 80% in 45 min
Use case: Boating

Aboard a sailboat or a motorboat, the AC180 offers real autonomy without tapping the onboard circuit: its 1152 Wh and 1800 W power navigation electronics, a cooler, the VHF, lighting and charging of all devices, several days at anchor. Its LiFePO4 chemistry, safer and more stable than conventional lithium, is reassuring in a confined space, and quiet operation preserves the calm of nights at anchor. A recharge to 80 % in 45 minutes at the dock, or up to 500 W from solar, tops up without running the engine. Its portable 16.4 kg format tucks easily into a locker or cabin.
The Bluetti AC180 is a 1152 Wh portable power station that delivers 1800 W continuous, and up to 2700 W thanks to Power Lifting mode for resistive appliances. Its LiFePO4 battery targets over 3500 cycles, a mark of longevity. It lines up 9 outputs (2 AC sockets, USB-C 100W, 4 USB-A, 12V, 15W wireless charging) to power a fridge as easily as a laptop. Its big asset: a lightning recharge from 0 to 80% in just 45 minutes on mains, and four charging modes (mains, solar up to 500W, car, generator). Controllable via the Bluetti app.
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Bluetti Elite 200 V2 Ideal

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2073Wh and 2600W in a 40% more compact format: the new-generation power station with lightning recharge in 1h, UPS function and a battery rated for 17 years.

  • Capacity : 2073.6 Wh (LiFePO4)
  • Power : 2600 W (3900 W Power Lifting)
  • Recharge : TurboBoost, 80% in 1h
  • Endurance : 6000+ cycles, UPS function
  • 2073Wh, 2600W, compact, UPS
Use case: Boating

Aboard a sailboat or a motorboat, the Elite 200 V2 offers a reliable, long-lasting energy reserve at anchor: its 2074 Wh and 2600 W power navigation electronics, a cooler, the VHF, lighting and charging of all devices for several days, without running the engine. Its LiFePO4 battery, rated for 6000 cycles (about 17 years), is a real argument in a demanding marine environment where you want durable, safe equipment. Its compact format eases stowing in a cabin or locker, and a solar input up to 1000 W recharges cleanly in the sun. Quiet operation preserves the calm of nights at anchor.
The Bluetti Elite 200 V2 is a 2073.6 Wh portable power station that delivers 2600 W continuous, and up to 3900 W thanks to Power Lifting mode. Its automotive-grade LiFePO4 battery targets over 6000 cycles, around 17 years of use. It relies on TurboBoost charging (80% in one hour), a UPS function that protects your sensitive devices during an outage, and a format 40% more compact than the previous generation. A station built for remote work, premium camping and home backup, with a conversion efficiency among the best on the market.
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Delta 2 EcoFlow Delta 2 portable power station
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EcoFlow Delta 2 Suitable

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With 1024 Wh expandable to 3 kWh, 1800 W output and a 0-80% recharge in 50 minutes, the EcoFlow Delta 2 powers almost all your devices, at home or off-grid.

  • Capacity : 1024 Wh, expandable up to 3040 Wh (LFP battery)
  • AC output : 1800 W, 2400 W with X-Boost, 2700 W surge
  • Recharge : 0 to 80% in 50 min on mains, solar up to 500 W
  • Battery life : Over 3000 LFP cycles, 5-year warranty
  • Weight : 12 kg (400 x 211 x 281 mm)
  • 0-80% recharge in 50 min, expandable up to 3 kWh
Use case: Boating

Aboard, the Delta 2 brings a welcome mobile energy reserve during an extended stop: its 1024 Wh and 1800 W power navigation electronics, a cooler, lighting and device charging, without drawing on the boat’s circuit. Its LiFePO4 chemistry, safer and more stable than conventional lithium, reassures in a confined space, and its expansion to 3 kWh lets it last longer at anchor. Compact (12 kg), it tucks easily into a locker or cabin, and recharges at the dock (80 % in 50 min) or from solar up to 500 W, without running the engine.
The EcoFlow Delta 2 is a portable power station with 1024 Wh (LFP battery) delivering 1800 W output, up to 2400 W with X-Boost technology. It recharges from 0 to 80% in 50 minutes on mains, accepts up to 500 W of solar input and offers 13 outlets including 4 AC sockets and 2 USB-C 100 W ports. Its capacity is expandable up to 3040 Wh and its LFP battery exceeds 3000 cycles, roughly 10 years of use. Weight: 12 kg, 5-year warranty.
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EcoFlow River 2 Max Suitable

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512Wh, 500W and only 6.1 kg: the compact station that recharges 0 to 100% in one hour and powers 80% of your essential devices thanks to X-Boost.

  • Capacity : 512 Wh (LiFePO4, TÜV certified)
  • Output : 500W (X-Boost up to 1000W)
  • Recharge : 0 to 100% in 60 min (mains)
  • Weight : 6.1 kg, Bluetooth/Wi-Fi app
  • 512Wh, 1000W X-Boost, 6.1 kg
Use case: Boating

Aboard during a stop without a dock, the River 2 Max brings a handy mobile energy reserve: its 512 Wh, quickly recharged, sustain navigation electronics, the VHF, lighting and device charging for an evening or a night, without drawing on the boat’s circuit. Its LiFePO4 chemistry, safer and more stable than conventional lithium, reassures in a confined space. Compact (6.1 kg), it tucks easily into a locker or cabin, and recharges at the dock in 60 minutes or from solar up to 220 W. For several days at anchor with a permanent cooler, a higher capacity will be more relaxed.
The EcoFlow River 2 Max is a compact 512Wh portable power station that plays on balance: enough capacity for a weekend, light enough (6.1 kg) to set off easily. It delivers 500W of continuous output, pushed to 1000W with X-Boost, enough to power up to 80% of essential devices. Its LiFePO4 battery, TÜV Rheinland certified, promises 10 years of use, and its recharge is among the fastest in the segment: 0 to 100% in 60 minutes. Four charge modes (mains, car, solar, USB-C) and app control complete the picture.
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River 3 Plus EcoFlow River 3 Plus portable power station
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EcoFlow River 3 Plus Suitable

£279.00 £219.00 (14)

Compact, quiet and fully recharged in just one hour, the EcoFlow River 3 Plus delivers reliable power wherever you happen to need it.

  • Capacity : 286 Wh (expandable to 858 Wh)
  • Power : 600 W (1200 W X-Boost)
  • Recharge : ≈ 1 h from mains, ≈ 1.5 h solar
  • Weight : 4.7 kg
  • Full recharge in 1 h, expandable to 858 Wh, built-in UPS
Use case: Boating

Aboard during an evening at anchor, the River 3 Plus brings a compact energy reserve: its 286 Wh and UPS function power navigation electronics, lighting and device charging without drawing on the boat’s circuit, and its expansion to 858 Wh lets it last longer. Its LiFePO4 chemistry, safer and more stable than conventional lithium, reassures in a confined space, and its quiet operation (30 dB) preserves the calm aboard. Compact (4.7 kg), it tucks easily into a locker or cabin and recharges at the dock in 60 minutes or from solar up to 220 W.
With its 286 Wh LiFePO4 battery and 600 W of power (up to 1200 W peak), the River 3 Plus effortlessly runs laptops, lighting, small appliances and camping gear. Its strength: a full recharge in about one hour from the mains, a solar input up to 220 W and a capacity expandable to 858 Wh. Quiet (under 30 dB), rugged and equipped with a UPS function, it suits home-office backup as much as weekends in a van or off-grid.
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Elite 100 V2 Bluetti Elite 100 V2 1024Wh portable power station
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Bluetti Elite 100 V2 Suitable

£899.00 £599.00 (11)

1024Wh and 1800W in just 11.5kg: the ultra-compact power station that recharges to 80% in 45 minutes and switches to UPS backup in 10ms.

  • Capacity : 1024Wh (LiFePO4)
  • Power : 1800W (2700W Power Lifting)
  • Recharge : TurboBoost, 80% in 45 min
  • Weight : 11.5kg, ultra-compact format
  • 1024Wh, 1800W and just 11.5kg
Use case: Boating

Aboard a sailboat or a motorboat, the Elite 100 V2 provides a reliable energy reserve at anchor: its 1024Wh and 1800W power navigation electronics, a cooler, lighting and device charging, without running the engine. Its LiFePO4 chemistry, stable and safe, is reassuring in a confined space, and its quiet operation (30dB) preserves calm nights at anchor. Its compact format (11.5kg, 17 litres) stows easily in a cabin or locker, and the solar input up to 1000W recharges cleanly in the sun on deck.
The Bluetti Elite 100 V2 is a 1024Wh portable power station packed into an ultra-compact 17-litre design weighing just 11.5kg, 35% smaller and 30% lighter than the previous generation. It delivers 1800W continuous output (2700W with Power Lifting) and recharges to 80% in 45 minutes on mains thanks to TurboBoost technology, or fully in 70 minutes in direct sunlight via its 1000W solar input. Its UPS function switches in 10ms to protect your sensitive devices during a power cut. Ideal for camping, remote work and home backup.
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EcoFlow River 2 Pro Suitable

£499.00 (9)

Powerful, quick to recharge and generous with sockets, the 768 Wh EcoFlow River 2 Pro follows you from camping to home-office backup.

  • Capacity : 768 Wh
  • Power : 800 W (1600 W X-Boost)
  • Recharge : 0 to 100% in 70 min from mains
  • Weight : 7.8 kg
  • Full recharge in 70 min, 768 Wh and 3 AC sockets
Use case: Boating

Aboard, the River 2 Pro secures onboard electronics and takes over at a stop: its 768 Wh and UPS function power navigation electronics, the VHF, lighting and phone charging for an evening or a night, without drawing on the boat’s circuit. Its LiFePO4 chemistry, safer and more stable than conventional lithium, reassures in a confined space. Compact (7.8 kg), it tucks into a locker or cabin, and recharges at the dock in 70 minutes or from solar up to 220 W. A handy mobile reserve for onboard electronics and comfort during an extended stop.
With 768 Wh, 800 W (up to 1600 W peak) and a full recharge in 70 minutes, the River 2 Pro runs a fridge, a computer, light power tools and camping gear without flinching. Its 3 AC sockets, USB-C 100 W port and LFP battery rated for 3000 cycles make it a reliable, versatile companion, from van life to off-grid trips and home power cuts. Quiet in moderate use and controllable through the EcoFlow app.
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Jackery Explorer 500 v2 Suitable

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512Wh in an ultra-light 5.7 kg station you carry with one hand: the ideal companion for camping, vanlife and small outages, recharged in 1 hr 20 from the mains.

  • Capacity : 512Wh (LiFePO4 battery)
  • Power : 500W continuous, 1000W peak
  • Outputs : 2 AC outlets, 2 USB-C, 1 USB-A, 1 car socket
  • Recharge : Full in 1 hr 20 from the mains (1 hr with mains + solar)
  • 512Wh in just 5.7 kg, carried one-handed
Use case: Boating

Light (5.7 kg) and easy to stow in a locker or cabin, the Explorer 500 v2 brings a welcome mobile energy reserve at anchor: its 512 Wh cover an evening and a night of navigation electronics, lighting and device charging, without drawing on the boat’s circuit. Its LiFePO4 chemistry, safer and more stable than conventional lithium and rated for 6000 cycles, reassures in a marine environment, and its quiet operation (28 dB) preserves the calm aboard. Its UPS function secures electronics during a switchover. For several days at anchor with a permanent cooler, a higher capacity will be more relaxed.
The Jackery Explorer 500 v2 is a compact 512Wh portable power station with a LiFePO4 battery, delivering 500W continuously (1000W peak). At just 5.7 kg and 27% more compact than average, it carries with one hand. It powers several devices via 2 AC outlets, 2 USB-C ports, a USB-A and a car socket, and fully recharges in about 1 hr 20 from the mains, or in one hour with a 100 W solar panel added. Its LiFePO4 battery lasts up to 6000 cycles, a lifespan of up to 10 years.
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Frequently asked questions

For electronics, lighting and charging at anchor, 500 to 1000 Wh covers an evening and a night. For several days with a cooler, aim for 1500 to 2000 Wh, ideally solar-rechargeable.

No, it complements them. It relieves the house bank at anchor and secures sensitive devices with a dedicated, mobile, solar-rechargeable reserve, without extra fixed wiring.

Yes, while protecting it from spray and moisture: keep it in a dry locker, well secured. LiFePO4 models are safer and more durable. Avoid any direct exposure to salt-water splashes.

At the berth on 230 V, under way via a 12 V charger, and above all with a foldable solar panel on the coachroof or bimini, which maintains charge at anchor and at sea.

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