Document how to charge batteries to full

docs/checklists/01_before_sailing.md

@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@
 
 - [ ] Check [[weather|weather forecast]]
 - [ ] [[navigation#Planning a coastal/inland route|Plan route]] and set up in plotter
+- [ ] [[electrics#^115922|Charge battery to 100%]] if needed
 - [ ] Do [[#When going offshore|offshore preparations]] as needed
 - [ ] Decide [[sails#Sail plan|sail plan]]
 - [ ] Update sail plan and crew list in [logbook](http://192.168.1.105/admin/#/e/_meri_imperiumi_signalk_logbook)
@@ -20,6 +21,7 @@
 - [ ] Download any media planned to be consumed while offshore
 - [ ] Charge all battery packs and flashlights
 - [ ] Charge handheld VHF
+- [ ] Charge InReach
 - [ ] Set up sea bunk(s) with lee cloth
 - [ ] Fill alcohol stove with fuel
 - [ ] Stow bow anchor in anchor locker
@@ -28,6 +30,7 @@
 - [ ] Hank on and secure staysail
 - [ ] Install jacklines
 - [ ] Ensure emergency contacts know the plan
+- [ ] Enable InReach tracking if using
 - [ ] Get pizza for the first watches if available
 
 ## Inside the vessel
@@ -40,9 +43,9 @@
 * [ ] Prepare lifevests
 * [ ] Fill water bottles and place them in cockpit holder
 * [ ] Turn off heater
-* [ ] Turn on VHF
 * [ ] Turn chartplotter tablet charging on
 * [ ] Install [[navigation#Cockpit chartplotter|chartplotter tablet]]
+* [ ] Install VHF Commandmic
 * [ ] Remove engine frost guard (if using)
 * [ ] Stow dehumidifier (if using)
 * [ ] Ensure engine seacock is open
@@ -69,6 +72,7 @@
 - [ ] Remove winch covers
 - [ ] Remove instrument covers
 - [ ] Check whether instruments are responsive. If not, [[electronics#Rebooting NMEA2000|reboot NMEA2000]]
+- [ ] Turn on VHF
 - [ ] Stow shore power cable
 - [ ] Install safety knives
 - [ ] Check that inside team is ready

docs/checklists/02_daily_checks.md

@@ -14,5 +14,5 @@
 - [ ] Make water if conditions allow
 - [ ] Check that hydrogenerator and windvane are in correct positions 
 - [ ] Write and publish the day's [\[b\]log entry](https://github.com/meri-imperiumi/log)
-- [ ] Do a tracking entry via InReach
+- [ ] Do a MapShare tracking entry via InReach if offshore
 

docs/checklists/04_after_sailing.md

@@ -25,6 +25,7 @@
 - [ ] If cold or rainy weather is expected, set up the cockpit enclosure
 - [ ] Deploy winch covers
 - [ ] Set instruments on sleep mode and deploy covers
+- [ ] Turn VHF off and stow Commandmic
 - [ ] Remove [[navigation#Cockpit chartplotter|chartplotter tablet]]
 - [ ] Open diesel heater exhaust cover
 - [ ] Remove safety knives if in a harbour
@@ -33,7 +34,6 @@
 
 - [ ] Turn chartplotter tablet charging off
 - [ ] Turn navigational lights off
-- [ ] Turn VHF off
 - [ ] Disable InReach tracking
 - [ ] Open front hatch for ventilation
 - [ ] Open heads seacock

docs/systems/electrics.md

@@ -88,6 +88,20 @@ The boat's shore power connection runs to a [Victron MultiPlus 500VA](https://ww
 
 The shore power connection is isolated with a Victron galvanic isolator. This is located next to the shore power main breaker in the hull side of the technical compartment.
 
+The shore power charger is set to [solar priority mode](https://www.victronenergy.com/live/ve.bus:solar-and-wind-priority), meaning that it will only charge batteries if they are very depleted. Otherwise it will only power AC loads and let renewables handle the DC side.
+
+#### Charging batteries to full
+
+^115922
+
+- [ ] Ensure shore power is plugged in
+- [ ] Open a browser to the [Cerbo GX screen](http://venus.local)
+- [ ] Open MultiPlus settings
+- [ ] Click *Charge batteries to 100%*
+- [ ] Confirm
+
+![Charging to 100%](../assets/victron_full.jpg)
+
 ## Monitoring
 
 The boat's electrical system can be monitored via: