Is there a master switch for the 26C/D. Just bought the boat, re-charged the battery and can't power up the ancillaries - control panel is dead! Any ideas out there?
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Use a voltmeter
I'm only familiar with the 26S but would recommend you look for a bad, corroded connection and an inline fuse. As I believe these boats came with direct connections of the automobile type. These are problematic over time. Just trace from the battery and check each connection with a voltmeter. The lack of voltage will altert you to the problem as you work along the path. Steve
I'm only familiar with the 26S but would recommend you look for a bad, corroded connection and an inline fuse. As I believe these boats came with direct connections of the automobile type. These are problematic over time. Just trace from the battery and check each connection with a voltmeter. The lack of voltage will altert you to the problem as you work along the path. Steve
Thanks Steve, I guess I was hoping for an easier solution! So I take it there is no hidden master switch? Tom
Troubleshooting Your Electrical System
Steve Paul has it right. Even one of those sharp pointed test lights would help. Caution: just because you put a battery on charge does not mean it will take a charge. Only your voltmeter knows for sure. John S
Steve Paul has it right. Even one of those sharp pointed test lights would help. Caution: just because you put a battery on charge does not mean it will take a charge. Only your voltmeter knows for sure. John S
you can
"I guess I was hoping for an easier solution! So I take it there is no hidden master switch?" There isn't one but no one is saying you can't improve the system yourself. The original wiring from the battery/sink location to the panel is pretty chintzy. It looks like lampcord. I'm adding additional circuits using a West Marine panel that comes with 3 more fuses, a battery tester, and a cigarette lighter socket that I can plug my handheld GPS into. I plan onmounting it on a trim panel on the companionway bulkhead.
"I guess I was hoping for an easier solution! So I take it there is no hidden master switch?" There isn't one but no one is saying you can't improve the system yourself. The original wiring from the battery/sink location to the panel is pretty chintzy. It looks like lampcord. I'm adding additional circuits using a West Marine panel that comes with 3 more fuses, a battery tester, and a cigarette lighter socket that I can plug my handheld GPS into. I plan onmounting it on a trim panel on the companionway bulkhead.
No Hidden Master Switch...
...on a stock Mac 26 D. My first guess would be a bad battery terminal connection. Second guess is a bad battery. Ramblin' Rod's Electrical Circuit Trouble Shooting Sequence 1. First measure the voltage across the battery terminals. Should be close to twelve volts. 2. a) If not, measure across battery posts for 12 volts. If so, remove terminals, clean posts, retighten. Should be good to go. If not, recharge battery or replace if necessary. 2 b) If so, measure for 12 volts across device switch contacts (while rocking switch on and off). 3 a) If not (in either postion), trace wires from battery to switch for open connection. 3 b) If so, measure for 12 volts across switched device. 4. a) If not, trace wires between switch and device for open connection. 4 b) If so, fix or replace inoperative device.
...on a stock Mac 26 D. My first guess would be a bad battery terminal connection. Second guess is a bad battery. Ramblin' Rod's Electrical Circuit Trouble Shooting Sequence 1. First measure the voltage across the battery terminals. Should be close to twelve volts. 2. a) If not, measure across battery posts for 12 volts. If so, remove terminals, clean posts, retighten. Should be good to go. If not, recharge battery or replace if necessary. 2 b) If so, measure for 12 volts across device switch contacts (while rocking switch on and off). 3 a) If not (in either postion), trace wires from battery to switch for open connection. 3 b) If so, measure for 12 volts across switched device. 4. a) If not, trace wires between switch and device for open connection. 4 b) If so, fix or replace inoperative device.
Thanks
Many thanks to Rod, Justin, John and Steve for your help. I'll spend the weekend on the wiring - plus a bit of sailing!! Tom
Many thanks to Rod, Justin, John and Steve for your help. I'll spend the weekend on the wiring - plus a bit of sailing!! Tom
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