Power Interruptions

[Tom]

I have two batteries mounted in the aft of my H26, oriented fore & aft. Seems that when I tack the boat after having been on the opposite tack for a while electrics will shut down. Like someone pulled the plug. Sometimes it comes back on its own after a minute or two, sometimes by switching batteries, sometimes by starting the engine (for those times when I need lights NOW!). Starting the engine does more than just pick up the load because I can then kill the engine and the batteries are back.Has anyone ever run into this? The batteries are strapped down so I don't think they're tipping. Can the water (electrolite) sloshing from one side to the other have an impact?Help!Toms/v Airfair

 

[Wayne Estabrooks]

Bad connection

It sounds to me like you have a loose connection somewhere. Do all of your electrics go out or just the instruments?I would go around the boat and wiggle wiring such as the wiring to the battery switch or the wiring behind the breaker panel while someone is watching to see if the power is interrupted while you do this. I do not think it is a battery problem at least it should not be affected by heeling while under sail. Let us know what you find.