Victron Orion-Tr 48/12-30 Review: Three in Parallel for Whole-Boat Power
Three Orion-Tr converters have powered our entire 12V boat from a 48V bank since 2023. They deliver the rated current reliably—but run hot and report nothing.
Worth it
Three Orion-Tr converters have powered our entire 12V boat from a 48V bank since 2023. They deliver the rated current reliably—but run hot and report nothing.
Worth it
As our costly resistive float senders fail, the GX Tank 140 lets us replace them with easier pressure sensors while keeping every tank in Cerbo, VRM and Home Assistant.
Goodkit approved
After three seasons aboard, the AA710 has made anchoring easier with reliable wireless windlass control and an integrated chain counter anywhere on deck.
Goodkit approved
One of our favorite boat tools offered superb access and excellent accessories—until its fine-tooth ratchet failed during ordinary small-diesel work.
Mixed verdict
Stored aboard since 2024 with no oil or special care, these affordable metric wrenches remain rust-free after substantial engine and generator work.
Goodkit approved
After several years as our primary boat cookware, the Cuisinart SmartNest N91-11 remains a useful compromise between ordinary pans and ultra-compact removable-handle sets.
Worth it
It takes up a surprising amount of space, but secure suction and perfectly consistent adjustable slices make this manual bread slicer worth keeping aboard.
Worth it
These glass-lifting suction cups grip submerged gelcoat and Coppercoat, giving us a secure, movable handhold while cleaning the hull in current or light swell.
Worth it
We use the compact NOCO GENIUS10 to maintain our car during long trips and have charged many dead batteries with it. Its 10-amp output, 6V/12V modes, multi-chemistry support, long leads, and Force Mode make it far more useful than a basic trickle charger.
Goodkit approved
FIXCLIP locks securely onto both sizes of round rail on our boat, keeps laundry aboard in strong wind, and has no exposed metal to rust. It costs more than an ordinary clip, but we plan to buy more.
Goodkit approved
The suction base stays planted, it grates hard and soft cheeses quickly, nothing gets trapped inside, and it comes apart for compact storage. A genuinely useful manual alternative to a food processor.
Goodkit approved
We've played HITSTER with adults, kids, families, and friends in houses, cabins, and late into the night aboard boats. Every group had fun, most wanted another round, and several people bought their own copy.
Goodkit approved
The 62-liter capacity and backpack ergonomics are good, but the handles and fabric cannot reliably support a realistic full load. Using it lightly defeats the reason to buy such a large bag.
Pass