Heater Killing Power

Skip ThunderBolt

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Nov 16, 2022
18
Louisville KY
Boat Info
390 Sea Ray
Engines
2 454 Mercruiser
We got whacked last week by cold weather. Honestly, it was 70 degrees and sunny and crashed all the way down to 18 degrees in 2 days. Just crazy!

I did not have time to winterize my engines, so I put a space heater down in the bilge. To keep everything warm and happy.

My question: My power would kick off and would not come back on for 5-10 minutes. I tried turning the switches on the panel on and off with no luck. The heater was plugged into the outlet on line 2. Any idea why my power is kicking off and taking so long to come back on? I bet it has something to do with the power management system.

Warning, I am only on week 2 of owning my 1989 Sea Ray 390. I had a 37' Marinette and wanted something spotter. I LOVE my new Sea Ray and want to be a good boater.

Thanks, everyone, for your thoughts and patience.
 
By power, I'm assuming you are talking about the space heater and other AC outlets/accessories are still working.

Your space heater has its own thermal cutoff switch. It is activating because its getting really warm in your bilge, too warm. Once the power goes off, the heater cools down and then it will start working again. Turn the thermostat down on the heater and you may avoid the problem.

BTW, it is a really bad f-ing idea to put a space heater or any electrical appliance in a bilge with gas motors.
 
+3!! Space heaters in gas boats is a death trap. Do not do this. Seriously just google it and you will see the light.
 

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