Inverters
Victron MultiPlus 3000VA inverter charger
An inverter and a shore charger in one box, which on a liveaboard saves a compartment and a set of cables.
Specifications and model checks
This profile identifies a brand and rating or model family. Confirm the precise variant and current datasheet; voltage, monitoring and environmental limits can vary between versions.
| Continuous output | 2400 W at 25°C; 3000 VA |
| Waveform | Pure sine |
| Charger | Built in, lithium profile |
| Input | 12/24 V |
Suitable boat applications
Liveaboards and catamarans running 240 V as normal service.
Compatibility limits to check
The boat is a weekender — this is several times the inverter it needs.
For how to size this against your own boat rather than against a spec sheet, read inverters.
Confirm the exact 3000VA model and its watt rating in the Victron MultiPlus documentation; VA and watts are different ratings.
Before choosing Victron MultiPlus 3000VA inverter charger
Inverter output, idle consumption and battery limits
Compare continuous output and startup demand against the appliances you actually intend to run. Then account for idle consumption during the hours the inverter remains enabled. The bank, protection and cabling must support the design together; a large inverter label does not establish that an existing battery installation can supply it.
Confirm specifications against the exact model and revision offered by the supplier. A listed price band is a planning reference; request a current written quote with installation and commissioning separated from equipment supply.
The rest of the category
| Product | Continuous output | Price band |
|---|---|---|
| Victron Phoenix 1200VA inverter | 1000 W | $450–$650 |
| Enerdrive ePower 2000W inverter | 2000 W | $1,100–$1,550 |
| Renogy 2000 W | 2000 W | $550–$800 |