Originally Posted by Semper Fi
First I thought it would be neat and really helpful if those of you accomplished geeks(and you know who you are........Little Big Man, vrkelley, and DCCommuter, etc al) would give a summary of your projects to date to include parts and assembly instruction, and maybe what you would do different if you had to do it over again.
Post 771 in this thread has a description of my current setup. Post 698 shows pictures of how it is assembled, although the headlight has changed slightly since then. Why don't you read those two posts and then I can answer any questions you have about construction techniques.
Originally Posted by Semper Fi
I have a question regarding using a 24 volt battery. Will it allow me to use more lights if needed, and will it allow for longer burn times, or both.
You won't get any more power per weight with 24 volts than with 12. The advantage of 12 volts is you can use automotive stuff.
Originally Posted by Semper Fi
Lastly, I will be living on a boat at a marina. Are there any concerns you would have regarding corrosion if you were building a system from the ground up?
I think the environment that my bike faces is as harsh as a marine environment. I just make sure everything is weatherproofed. If you are really concerned there are a lot of marine-specific 12v devices.