Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Dirty power is a loose term for alternating current (AC) that can vary in voltage and ...

In the simplest of terms, an AC generator supplies power directly to a 120-volt circuit to run AC accessories throughout a boat, as well as charge the boat’s batteries (through an AC-to-­DC charger).

The harnessing of electricity has played a pivotal role in human history and has exponentially expedited our growth as a species. Since becoming a household commodity in the late 19th century, ...