Read my replies on 13 and 14…
I leave my batteries in the boat but just disconnect them so nothing draws on them.
http://clubsearay.com/index.php?threads/engine-hatch.115420/
Ttmott replied in this thread post number 3 and seemed to be right on. I am no expert here but am looking to do the same thing and have been on the phone with Mercruiser several times this week.
Below is a picture they (Merc) sent me. I still have questions because the harness (lower one)...
First off, consider yourself lucky as those pictures show us a grill only a few feet where fuel was collecting. Obviously someone was watching over you and your children.
My bilge pumps turn on and while I never measure exactly how much is left after they are done, it’s nowhere near 30...
I wont be popular with this observation, but my dock neighbor had a 29 ft maxim he added an extended platform on. It definitely threw off the balance of the boat and he ended up adding ballast to the bow just to get it to ride somewhat level. I remember when he had a bunch of girls at the dock...
Even some of the electrical experts here challenged me on this which is why I shot the video to prove I am not nuts (well maybe a little).
I believe the charger/inverter actually supplies dc voltage to all systems so batteries are not needed with shore power. Don't get me wrong, I doubt this...
I was at the boat today working on electronics and made this short you tube video opening the hatch with no battery's. I should mention I have an a/c power cord hooked up to the marina 110 outlets in the parking lot.
I have mentioned this on several posts but with a bad charger I’m not sure of the results here. Anyway, I can plug in my shore power to the marina 110 vac and run everything in my boat once the converter is switched on. The hatch opens just fine, radio plays, lights work, etc. My battery...