Understanding 12V system on 2008 Oceanis 40

Aug 1, 2012
59
Beneteau 40 Rondout Yacht Basin, New York
Does anyone know where I can get a schematic drawing for the 12V system on my 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 40? I am a good electrician when it comes to 120/240 AC systems but the maze under the aft berth leaves me scratching my head. I would like to be able to trace the circuits and understand the isolators, charger, etc. in the event I have a problem. Interestingly, when I purchased the boat four years ago I was told new batteries had been put in that year - all but the one under the center of the berth! Whoever installed them forgot that one and it is an older wet cell with fill caps. Now I know why my house system was not holding a decent charge. It does read 12.5V so I topped off the cells with distilled water, will let it charge and do a load test - I think it will need to be replaced. As always, thanks for any help.

Cheers, Capt. Pete
 

Gunni

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Mar 16, 2010
5,937
Beneteau 411 Oceanis Annapolis
Pete;
Track down your local Beneteau dealer and ask him to send you the Owner's Manual. Mine includes a wiring diagram, disconnects, OEM battery install locations and the related systems powered by DC and AC. Alternatively, you could try the manufacturer's support team down in Marion, SC, but they are playing hard to find of recent.
G.
 

Gunni

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Mar 16, 2010
5,937
Beneteau 411 Oceanis Annapolis
I believe the 2008 Beneteau 40 was not included on the community web site.