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Pure sine inverter for sailboat — sizing and installing 2026

Run a 230 V coffee machine at anchor, charge a laptop, power the fridge away from shore: the DC/AC inverter converts your 12/24 V bank to a sinusoidal 230 V supply. Correct sizing means understanding surge demand, efficiency, and idle drain. Victron Phoenix vs Mastervolt Mass Sine comparison + 2026 ex VAT budget.