Grounding Issues on 2004 Hunter 44DS

Apr 2, 2018
2
Hunter 44 Hampton VA
Seeking location of grounding busbars on the boat - lost power to bilge pump, water pump, fridge, freezer, maserator, and stove. Anyone have suggestions on where to find grounding busbars? Using the wiring diagram on line was of no help. Searched every panel to find corrosion or loose wires; unsuccessful in finding an issue.
 

JamesG161

SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
Feb 14, 2014
7,814
Hunter 430 Waveland, MS
Seeking location of grounding busbars on the boat
Look in your engine compartment near your Start Battery. Short Cables and big diameter is the reason for its location.
Jim...
 

JamesG161

SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
Feb 14, 2014
7,814
Hunter 430 Waveland, MS
lost power to bilge pump, water pump, fridge, freezer, maserator, and stove.
Check your 12 VDC breakers. I have 2 breakers on my power panel and 2 near the Selector switches.
The Battery Selector Switches are directly above my Buss Bar.

I suspect your bilge pump runs off your engine start battery, like mine.

You may have a dirty or off position in your Selector switches too.
Jim...
 

JamesG161

SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
Feb 14, 2014
7,814
Hunter 430 Waveland, MS
If that linked manual above is same for your boat,
Page 59B says you ground buss is located

In Settee Forward of Galley.

Jim....
 
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Jul 6, 2017
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Hunter H 41DS Hampton, VA
On my 41 there is a a grounding busbar inside the mast compression post cabinetry.