Stee6043
Well-Known Member
Wow, this is a great thread! I bought my 08' 340 DA 2 years ago. I have several questions for all the brain trust here...
1- Batteries, I have 4 , two year old batteries and when I anchor to Perch fish, I can't run the radio long (in addition to head, fridge etc running). Has anyone added more batteries to increase longevity? I do have a Genny, but its noisy during the peace of fishing. I also notice battery drainage when trolling at low RPM (below 700)... is that normal?
2- Anyone add reel/pulley system for running big boards? Ideas on mounting them to the arch?
3- Anyone use an Anchor Ball so you may anchor off the stern? Windless on the bow is fine, but the boat swings a bunch in the wind.
Thanks for any and all help.
I don't think you have a quantity of batteries problem. Adding another likely won't help. If you can notice a change in battery behavior at low RPM's I'm betting you have a problem with your alternator(s). It's not normal to see a change at idle/no-wake. I'd suggest you get those checked ASAP before you wreck your relatively new batteries.
With four properly charged and properly cared for batteries you should be able to go for 2+ days with two fridges, radio, head, etc. running.
With all of the above said I suppose it would be worth asking what size batteries you put in 2 years ago? Are the group 27's at least?