Club Sea Ray - Electrical Stuff http://clubsearay.com/ Discussion of batteries, chargers, wiring, generators, distribution panels, battery switches, etc. en Thu, 23 May 2013 11:09:20 GMT vBulletin 60 http://clubsearay.com/images/misc/rss.png Club Sea Ray - Electrical Stuff http://clubsearay.com/ Quicksilver 8KW generator Voltage Regulator/Control Board http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59687-Quicksilver-8KW-generator-Voltage-Regulator-Control-Board?goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 03:27:54 GMT When either of these start to fail what are the symptom? My generator works well on one half. The other goes off under load after running it for... When either of these start to fail what are the symptom?

My generator works well on one half. The other goes off under load after running it for half an hour or so. At first I thought it was the inverter/charger failing, but I can now get the same failure by running two 15 AMP electic heaters.

The generator sounds like it is going to stall when the one side fails. A couple of time the engine went off, but I could start it immediatly. It is not hot. The exhaust water is cool and the generator motor does not smell hot and when shot with temperature gun it is 160F. The outside of the generator contol boxes is 95F to 110F. I run the blower when I run the generator.

If the generator does not go off the good side continues to deliver power to the items on that side. I have a watermaker on the good side and it does not go off when the other side shuts down.

The govenor seems fine it does not search for RPM.

I was thinking of just replacing the two items and seeing what that does. Are there other items that might cause this kind of problem?

On our way north but can get parts shipped to a port.

Other alternative is to buy a HONDA Generator. Not too safe but we would have power. ]]> Electrical Stuff northern http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59687-Quicksilver-8KW-generator-Voltage-Regulator-Control-Board Remote for Hydraulic Swim Platform 410 SR http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59671-Remote-for-Hydraulic-Swim-Platform-410-SR?goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 15:36:33 GMT I am experiencing a problem with the remote control unit for my swim platform. Does anyone know where I could obtain a replacement? Batteries are... I am experiencing a problem with the remote control unit for my swim platform. Does anyone know where I could obtain a replacement? Batteries are good, it is the down function that does not work reliably.
I would assume (but not sure) there would have to be a frequency match and I have no idea what frequency mine is or if it can be changed at the receiver. Boat is 2000 SR410 ]]> Electrical Stuff Max http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59671-Remote-for-Hydraulic-Swim-Platform-410-SR Battery charging query http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59653-Battery-charging-query?goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 20:43:30 GMT I've been told its better to not keep your charger turned on when not using your boat and it sits in your slip. A mechanic told me for our size boat (370 DA) that our battery bank would more than keep a charge and to only turn on the charger when you think the batteries are getting somewhat depleted from not starting the engines, running DC, etc,.

What was happening was I was keeping the charger on whenever we were in the slip and I believe I was frying the batteries. The water level in each was down a few quarts over the course of 2-3 months.

Just curious as to what others are doing.

Thanks

Pilot ]]> Electrical Stuff Pilot http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59653-Battery-charging-query <![CDATA["Remote" Battery Terminals]]> http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59622-quot-Remote-quot-Battery-Terminals?goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 12:04:47 GMT I want to add a set of terminals on my some for clipping an airpump to that has alligator clips.

Any suggested "premade" items like that around? ]]> Electrical Stuff rpasquarello http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59622-quot-Remote-quot-Battery-Terminals Battery Question House http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59615-Battery-Question-House?goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 01:43:41 GMT I have 10 six volt golf cart batteries as house batteries. New in 2006. On shore power they charge at 140 AMPs at 12 volts. On the generator 8KW... I have 10 six volt golf cart batteries as house batteries. New in 2006.
On shore power they charge at 140 AMPs at 12 volts. On the generator 8KW Quicksilver they generator drops off if I charge them at full rate. It works fine if I charge AT 80% This is about 100 AMPs at 12 volts.
The generator is rated at 33 AMPs 120 volts per side. I can load it 30 AMPs on both sides without either side dropping out.
QUESTION
Do you feel the six volt batteries are shorting out at a high charge rate?
I have load tested them and they indicate they are good. ]]> Electrical Stuff northern http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59615-Battery-Question-House Interior lights http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59610-Interior-lights?goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 21:49:17 GMT Hello, you have been soo helpful i have another question well in my 1998 wide beam 270 DA With 3 lights no generator no shore power i... Hello,

you have been soo helpful i have another question

well in my 1998 wide beam 270 DA

With 3 lights no generator no shore power

i just can't turn on any interior light

I tried all of the switches is there any thing I could have missed ?

Bulbs look like 12volts halogen but im not sure

ps it's my new boat , im still learning stuff

plz help ]]> Electrical Stuff M-SAYEGH http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59610-Interior-lights Is it possible to interface with 2000 era System Monitor http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59536-Is-it-possible-to-interface-with-2000-era-System-Monitor?goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 03:05:15 GMT My new boat (2000 310 Sundancer w/twin 7.4) has this System Monitor panel: Attachment 30252... My new boat (2000 310 Sundancer w/twin 7.4) has this System Monitor panel:
sys.mon.dsply_bd.jpg

Since it's a 3 wire interface, that makes me think that it might be using a standard communication protocol. I was wondering if any of the stock systems are transmitting NMEA, or similar, codes that can be used up by other equipment. My initial impression is that it's unlikely, but I figured I'd ask just in case.

I'm just trying to plot out my electronics upgrades/modifications, and would like to know what is and isn't possible with the stock systems. Thanks!
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]]> Electrical Stuff src http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59536-Is-it-possible-to-interface-with-2000-era-System-Monitor 1993 220 cuddy breaker size http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59465-1993-220-cuddy-breaker-size?goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 13:14:13 GMT I've searched archives and manuals on the Searay site but can't find a schematic for any of the 1993 sport boats. Does anyone know what size breaker is used to feed the accessories on the dash. It looks like a factory installed breaker right beside the battery switch but it's too worn to read. Need to know whether or not I can feed my new gadgets from this line or if I need to install an additional breaker. Need power for plotter, sounder, vhf, and some extra interior led's. I'd guess another 14 amps max with all gadgets running and vhf transmitting on high power. Thanx everyone. ]]> Electrical Stuff Chris Nowell http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59465-1993-220-cuddy-breaker-size Battery Switches , Plz HELP http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59409-Battery-Switches-Plz-HELP?goto=newpost Mon, 13 May 2013 09:48:26 GMT Hi all,
I just bought a 1998 Sea ray 270 Sundancer,
twin engines , 3 batteries , no generator
I have a few questions I couldn't find in the owner's manual,
1- wich engine charges wich battery, if each engine charges 1 battery , what charges the 3rd battery ?
2- I have 2 battery switches on says on/off and the other says 1/2/both , what do those switches do ? And on what setting do i put them while on the water if i want to stay all day on the water with the engines off, and gps or other accessory on
3- what does the emergency switch do on the console

ps. It might be a real simple thing but I couldn't find it in the manual or anywhere online

thanks alot,
Michel SAYEGH ]]> Electrical Stuff M-SAYEGH http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59409-Battery-Switches-Plz-HELP Battery charger keep ps turning on http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59406-Battery-charger-keep-ps-turning-on?goto=newpost Mon, 13 May 2013 07:20:46 GMT I don't have time to further verify things till Monday evening but I heard the charger keeps turning on for a quick cycle - maybe 30 secs or so- every 5 mins or so. This is with shore power plugged in.

Is this normal? I keep the shore power plugged in since I took the boat home ~10 days ago. The marine mechanic told me to keep it plugged in all the time if possible.

Thanks ]]> Electrical Stuff Hai Nhi http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59406-Battery-charger-keep-ps-turning-on Stuck in the driveway with my outdrive stuck down http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59377-Stuck-in-the-driveway-with-my-outdrive-stuck-down?goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 10:40:34 GMT I was getting Old Skool ready for this summers and had everything ready. Sure enough I went to raise the outdrive and it would not come up. I removed... I was getting Old Skool ready for this summers and had everything ready. Sure enough I went to raise the outdrive and it would not come up. I removed and cleaned all the connection at the pump and tested the switch with a volt meter. All tested good until I checked the trim sensor wires. The insulation flaked off back into the loom and the wire fell apart in my fingers.

Does anyone have a wiring diagram for the sensor wiring and can it be bypassed to get the thing up so I can move it off my driveway?

The pump only has one big solenoid on it not the double like many units have.

Thanks ]]> Electrical Stuff OldSkool http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59377-Stuck-in-the-driveway-with-my-outdrive-stuck-down Buzzing charger http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59360-Buzzing-charger?goto=newpost Sat, 11 May 2013 12:42:27 GMT So I've been doing a ton of needed rewiring on my 270, and its been going well but I have this odd issue with my battery charger. I have a cockpit stereo and amp that was added by the previous owner and placed on two separate breakers on my dc panel so that you can have the choice to run the amp or not by the breaker vs always turning on when ever the stereo turns on. Works great but whenever I turn the amp on I get this really loud humming buzzing noise from the charger in my bilge. Could it just be that the stereo power and the power leads on the amp are running off two different batteries and somehow that's goofing something up on the charger? Don't really know why that'd be a problem but...:huh: Just unsure what I need to check or if I'm doing harm. Any ideas what could be the issue? ]]> Electrical Stuff Pachanga Boy http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59360-Buzzing-charger Dead batteries and now port side staying dead? http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59347-Dead-batteries-and-now-port-side-staying-dead?goto=newpost Sat, 11 May 2013 00:46:02 GMT Solved Solved ]]> Electrical Stuff Skuza http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59347-Dead-batteries-and-now-port-side-staying-dead Engine start interlock for water pressure? http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59283-Engine-start-interlock-for-water-pressure?goto=newpost Wed, 08 May 2013 02:03:34 GMT I just started doing some of my own maintenace since the local SeaRay service shop I used to use went belly-up. I wanted to turn over the engine... I just started doing some of my own maintenace since the local SeaRay service shop I used to use went belly-up. I wanted to turn over the engine after an oil change while trailered in the driveway. With cooling water flowing to the outdrive inlets, the ignition would do nothing, not even turn over. Battery was charged and checkout was fine per the SmartMaster controls. Is there something else preventing engine start? I've never had a problem starting for 6 years when the boat is in the Lake. ]]> Electrical Stuff sculls http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59283-Engine-start-interlock-for-water-pressure Generator usage question from sea ray newbie http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59218-Generator-usage-question-from-sea-ray-newbie?goto=newpost Mon, 06 May 2013 01:11:27 GMT Good evening, I am not new to boating but new to cruisers. I just bought a 2000 340 sundancer 3 weeks ago. It has the original generator which... Good evening, I am not new to boating but new to cruisers. I just bought a 2000 340 sundancer 3 weeks ago. It has the original generator which seems to work fine. I have heard two exact opposite responses to a questions so far. How often should you run the generator while boating? I've been told everything from 100% to only when running A/C. Goes windlass run batteries down without genny? Thank you! ]]> Electrical Stuff Wye knot http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59218-Generator-usage-question-from-sea-ray-newbie