Bob from Kamp Kozy
New Member
- Sep 6, 2019
- 22
- Boat Info
- 2016 240 Sundeck, 4.5L
- Engines
- 4.5L/250hp Mercruiser w/Bravo III
Just bought our first Searay in Catawaba Ohio. Getting conflicting opionions how to properly run and use 2 bat set up in this boat. Have been told by Mercruiser Dealer to run on ALL always, told by most others to use just switch back and forth alternating days.
1. Will both batteries on THIS boat charge while only 1 or 2 is selected?
2. If I am running say #1 for the day, anchoring using #1 for the radio, then if in trouble should be able to start with #2 assuming it charged also while running or still charged from last run.
3. If only one battery charges while running, should we run on ALL and then switch to #1 or # when starting or sitting?
4. Also, does all the electronics and bilge pump run off one House battery?
I will NOT have shore power on this.
1. Will both batteries on THIS boat charge while only 1 or 2 is selected?
2. If I am running say #1 for the day, anchoring using #1 for the radio, then if in trouble should be able to start with #2 assuming it charged also while running or still charged from last run.
3. If only one battery charges while running, should we run on ALL and then switch to #1 or # when starting or sitting?
4. Also, does all the electronics and bilge pump run off one House battery?
I will NOT have shore power on this.