Official 19SPX/21SPX/SPX190/SPX210 Thread

thank you for the reply. I thought they were all sealed, but I'll pull them out to double check. More to come...
 
Hello everyone,

I have a 2015 Sea Ray SPX 190 OB with an All Sport (fish and ski) package. The boat has three batteries and a factory installed ProMariner ProSport 12 onboard charger. How long should the batteries take to charge (assume they are near dead). So far, I have had the charger plugged in for 24 hours and the charger still shows "conditioning". Seems a bit long to me, but perhaps the batteries are taking longer to charge since there are three of them?
On top of what Mitch said, a 12a charger is kind of on the small side - especially to charge 3 batteries. You might do better getting a bigger charger on them - maybe one at a time. Or take them to Autozone where they charge/test them for free. Another thing you could try is disconnect two batteries so you're just charging one battery at a time - that would work better since all the power would be going directly to one battery, which should work well.
 
Yes, last night I ‘dug deep’ into the specs and 12amp only leaves 4 amp per battery (although the charger circuitry is supposed to distribute that to the battery needing the most juice). That’s barely a trickle. I think I’ll try to isolate and see if that helps. Also, while I have not pulled out any of the batteries, I do believe from photos I have and a conversation with my mechanic (from recent servicing) that the batteries are sealed and I cannot add water. With social distancing, I might hold off on the trip to get these tested for the time being.
 
Yes, last night I ‘dug deep’ into the specs and 12amp only leaves 4 amp per battery (although the charger circuitry is supposed to distribute that to the battery needing the most juice). That’s barely a trickle. I think I’ll try to isolate and see if that helps. Also, while I have not pulled out any of the batteries, I do believe from photos I have and a conversation with my mechanic (from recent servicing) that the batteries are sealed and I cannot add water. With social distancing, I might hold off on the trip to get these tested for the time being.
Had to "dig deep" to do "12 divided by 3 equals 4", did 'ya? :)

It sounds like you have the boat nearby/handy? Just take a closer look at them to see if they are sealed/not sealed. You might be right - but sometimes the caps are deceiving and they look sealed, yet can still be removed.

How old are they? How did they get so run down?
 
Ha, ha...looking back not too hard. Took me more time to figure out which charger I had and then find the owner's manual.

I'll look closer at the batteries...working from home today.

I went fishing for several hours. For half that time, ran trolling motor into a head wind while trolling for crappie. Took a lot of juice to maintain 0.7 to 1 mph in a strong headwind.

The boat is a 2015, and I bought it used a year ago. Might be time for new batteries.?.?.?
 
Seems the batteries (all three) are from January 2015. I have searched all over the internet and can find no specific spec on the Crown 31DP800. For example, I cannot find if they are sealed/maintenance free. However, it appears there are rectangular caps that can be removed. Before I go get distilled water and mess with these, what does everyone think - makes sense to service these batteries given they are five years old???
 

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Probably time for new ones, but it's free to check the level... and almost free to fill them up and try charging them. And, yes, those rectangular caps pop right off.

Don't worry about trying to find that brand - get a Deka or Interstate (Deka makes the Duracell brand, FYI). You shouldn't need 3 of those batteries, though. Your setup is such that (2) are wired to the trolling motor and the other is your starting battery? The two TM batteries are forward, under each console, right? Get true Deep Cycles for the trolling motor. Depending on how much you use the starting battery (stereo) with the engine off, get either a regular starting battery or a dual purpose for the engine/"house" - just don't use it so much that you kill it and then can't start the engine (without appropriate backup, anyways).
 
When I googled it a whole bunch of links came up. Looks like a quality battery.

Looks like its a deep cycle marine battery and its "low maintenance', not maintenance free. By the look of the caps in the picture they are flush and not intended for easy removal.

Five years on a good battery that was properly maintained is nothing. Charge each battery separately until the smart charger goes into float. Then take it off charge and test it a day later so the surface charge has dissipated. It should then be at 12.7 volts. Test it again in 3-4 weeks and if it still maintains a 85-90% charge it doesn't need to be replaced.

The last 2 Dekas and Interstate batteries I bought were crap, and were replaced under warranty. Then I bought an Autozone battery and after a month of non-use it still maintained 95%. That was after 6 years in service.
 
Bingo, well explained. I'll get some distilled water and give it a shot before replacing. I also have meters to check charge.

I sincerely appreciate the advice.
 
If you are able to remove the caps, while you got it open check the Specific Gravity as well. Voltage AND Sp.G must both be correct if the battery is OK.
 
Been searching the forum for a few days and haven’t found anything. I have a 2018 SPX 190 with a 150 Mercury OB and hoping someone can explain how the drainage system works. I washed the boat (drain plug is out) and expected all the water to end up in the bilge and then out the drain plug. A few days later I noticed the water on the starboard floor and ski locker still had water (yes plug is out), but no water in the bilge? I followed the drain line from the floor drain and it looks like it goes to the OB motor which seems really odd to me, so am I missing something? Thanks in advance for any help and feedback.
 
I have the same boat and I can't see the bilge. How did you access it?

If you have water in the ski locker, you need to tip the bow up higher and it should run out.
 
I have the same boat and I can't see the bilge. How did you access it?

If you have water in the ski locker, you need to tip the bow up higher and it should run out.

I can see it if I open the battery compartment and stick my head inside. The only other way would be to remove the access panels from the storage compartment.
 
Gkuypers... is the standing water in the locker higher than the drain? If so, it sounds like there's a clog. Unclog it.
 
Gkuypers... is the standing water in the locker higher than the drain? If so, it sounds like there's a clog. Unclog it.

I had this same problem. I just pulled the boat up a steep hill, and problem solved. I have the 2015 version of the same boat. While hard to find, there are some other posts on this topic. The bilge and drain allow a little water to remain. I also discussed with the Maxine Max mechanic (in Branson). This drove me nuts when I first got the boat.
 
If you are able to remove the caps, while you got it open check the Specific Gravity as well. Voltage AND Sp.G must both be correct if the battery is OK.

The batteries are all shot. My bad. Now you all be nice - I learned I should have been a little more diligent charging them over the winter in my slip. Lesson learned.

I am replacing with all AGM. Optima Blue Top for the starting/dual purpose, and Duracel AGM deep cycle for the trolling motors (they are on sale at Sam's for cheap, and I am willing to take a little risk with my trolling motor batteries). My boat is on a slip that takes a bit of work to access. Also, getting to the batteries is a bit of a chore. So in my opinion the cost is justified.

Also, thank you. This forum really works.
 
The batteries are all shot. My bad. Now you all be nice - I learned I should have been a little more diligent charging them over the winter in my slip. Lesson learned.

I am replacing with all AGM. Optima Blue Top for the starting/dual purpose, and Duracel AGM deep cycle for the trolling motors (they are on sale at Sam's for cheap, and I am willing to take a little risk with my trolling motor batteries). My boat is on a slip that takes a bit of work to access. Also, getting to the batteries is a bit of a chore. So in my opinion the cost is justified.

Also, thank you. This forum really works.
I replaced all my batteries on my 330DA with AGMs several years ago and have been very happy with them.
 
No it is not higher than the drain and the drain seems to be clear.
Oh. Well, that's why it's not draining - there is always a little left in there since the drains isn't all the way at the bottom. That's normal. But I feel like there may be more to your question, since that's such an obvious answer?
 

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