battery

Just put together my draft of a solar and battery system. I chose wires size for max loads on each panel. Any glaring problems?

Hello everyone. Im new to sailing and I bought a 16" Sunbird fall of last year. I'm looking to mount a battery box to the floor board so that I don't lose my battery if I capsize. I've seen pictures of other boats that have done this but im not sure about what size screws they used of if they...

Dear Sailors, I have a solar panel connected directly to my #1 battery and have a #2 battery as well. I also have the typical red master battery switch which provides options 1, 2 and both. Question: if both batteries are linked together, does that mean that both batteries are being charged...

I left the lights on on the boat. When I return to the boat the battery read 7.1 volts. I turned off the electricity and left the solar charger hooked up. The battery is red 11.4 volts when I left the boat that afternoon. I am hoping that the battery will fully charge and last for a while...

Hello! I just bought a Flicka 20, and it came with these batteries. I realized recently that the only way the batteries are charging is from the engine because there is no battery charger hooked up. I have shore AC power. I got the ProMariner ProSport HD12, and then found that this charger is...

First time posting here, thank you all for being a great resource. I just purchased my first sailboat, a 1979 Newport 28. It currently has one battery that is used to start a 9.9HP outboard, run the lights, bilge pump, and instruments. There is also a Batt 1, batt 2, both, off switch located...

Has anyone consider relocating the batteries? The placement behind that wall below the cockpit is enormously inconvenient getting to them. My idea is to move them to the center of the sleeping space behind the stairs. To build a containment to hold them. To design the wall so that two can sleep...

Hello! It's looks like i have two batteries witn parallel circuit. Can i take out and charge just one battery with this charger? Thanks! P.S. How much capasity of this batteries any guesses?

I would like to see any Macgregor 19 battery set ups. Location, 2nd battery options, solor addition, etc...anything that will give me ideas while I venture into rewiring.

Does anyone have an opinion on which battery monitor is better? I’m going to be installing one before launching June 1 and am not certain what might be beat for my application. I have a 2007 hunter 38 with 2 4D sportsman FLA batteries as my house bank and a group 27 west marine fla for my...

I just got this boat and have a couple of questions. 1) Where was the original battery location? This one is installed on the port berth under the cockpit. It is not square and is braced by a random 2 x 4. I am thinking of moving it to the locker on the starboard side of the cockpit. Is that...

My house batteries are Group 24 12-volt deep cycle from West Marine. I got them in the spring of 2017. They are serviced each fall and put on a trickle charger. As soon as I turn off the battery charger at the dock, or shut the engine down, the indicator on my instrument panel shows a pretty...

I had my local shop (Zimmerman Marine at Herrington Harbor North in Deale MD) replace two batteries and install an intelligent charger in August of 2016. I was told this charger should remain plugged in when I leave my wetslip to keep the batteries charged without causing overcharge issues...

I am not a battery / electronics person. I had no issues over the winter with my (I assume) 4D batteries, but once I launched this season I came back a week later (lots of rain in the NE) and Battery #2 was in the red. IMG-0467 by SawyerCurt posted May 25, 2018 at 4:38 PMIMG-0467 by SawyerCurt...

I've 3 batteries in Bank #1 and a single in Bank #2. Bank #1 drives everything and #2 is essential for emergency use. Both Banks are connected via Battery Combiner. All 4 batteries are identical Bosch SMF 105D31. Does it make sense to periodically rotate the Bank #2 battery with one from Bank...

I have read some on this topic in the forum and still have a question regarding advice on how to use my duel battery switch. First some details. I recently purchased a 2004 Hunter 36. I think the previous owner had made some changes to the battery set up based on what I see in the owners manual...

After 3.8 yrs of abuse by me, we changed our 4D dual bank 12VDC Lead Acid, Wet Cell house batteries. Of course the picture on the online sales model was different than my store pick up with the right model number.:rolleyes: The "Core Credit" battery exchange was... lets say... :cuss:. After...

I'm a brand new owner of a 2001 C16.5. Can't wait to get it in the water. I'm interested in any advice from experience of mounting a battery in the bow storage area. I'm thinking of using a plywood square cut to size, fiberglass directly to the boat (somehow?) and mount battery to it. Has...

I have an Oday 25 that has a Johnson 9.9 electric start outboard motor. I need the battery to start the motor, to run a small depth finder and lighting. Can any suggest an inexpensive but reliable battery that will last a while?

I need to pick out a battery for my Catalina 22. Are there any brands / models that people typically use on their C22's? Any special things I should consider? Thanks in advance!