Electric Systems
BATTERIES
The boat is equipped with 2 x 12 V/200 AH batteries. The batteries are installed in the engine room and parallel coupled (12 V = 400 AH). Extra batteries can be fitted.
An alternate battery current switch is located in the steering console. The switch has the following positions:
- 0 = Off, except the bilge pump
- 1 = Battery No. 1 switched on
- 2 = Battery No. 2 switched on
- Both = Battery No. 1 and Battery No. 2 switched on
Extra Batteries
Extra batteries are parallel coupled to battery 2.
Check battery charge level and voltage often. Continuous high charge (more than 25 amps) or low battery voltage (less than 12 V) indicate faults in the system.
The battery water level should be checked every 14 days in hard use or even weekly. There should be at least about 5 mm (¼ in) of water above the plates.
Only distilled water should be added, preferably ionized.
Under no circumstances add acid.
When adding water, always clean the battery terminals and check the tightness of the terminal clamps. When not used for a longer period, the batteries will discharge. Diminishing voltage causes diminishing acid content, which in turn raises the potential freezing point of the battery liquid. If the liquid freezes, the batteries will burst, possibly causing very serious acid damage in the engine room, plus the need for new batteries.
Frozen Batteries Cause Acid Damage
If the craft is not used for a period of 1-2 months, the batteries will probably need a recharge. When you remove them from the craft during winter storage, also recharge them.