280DA shorepower question, etc....

[desperado]

This really is not specific to a 280DA, but just wanted to ask the question. I've got a 2006 280DA with triple batteries. I noticed in the owner's manual it says to not stay plugged to shore power when gone for "extended periods of time". I just don't know what "extended periods of time" is. A few days, a week, a month?? It was suggesting that it pertains to battery life.

I've got mine plugged in now, but most of my switches on the panel are "off".

I've got a generator, but I was also wondering what other's experience was regarding overnight stays away from the dock. Most times I'm not going to be running the fridge. I'd crank the generator obviously if I want AC or heat, but what about just music, anchor lights, and DVD/TV?? Batteries hold up fine overnight??

Thanks,

JL

 

[MC1600]

This really is not specific to a 280DA, but just wanted to ask the question. I've got a 2006 280DA with triple batteries. I noticed in the owner's manual it says to not stay plugged to shore power when gone for "extended periods of time". I just don't know what "extended periods of time" is. A few days, a week, a month?? It was suggesting that it pertains to battery life.

I've got mine plugged in now, but most of my switches on the panel are "off".

I've got a generator, but I was also wondering what other's experience was regarding overnight stays away from the dock. Most times I'm not going to be running the fridge. I'd crank the generator obviously if I want AC or heat, but what about just music, anchor lights, and DVD/TV?? Batteries hold up fine overnight??

Thanks,

JL

I stay plugged in all the time, but since I can get to the boat every couple of days, I will occasionally turn my battery chargers off to allow them to "cycle." I suspect that is what they're really driving at.

 

[sbw1]

I'm surprised your manual says this. Mine advises to keep the charger on and the boat plugged in. We almost never see boats unplugged unless they are small ones.

 

[desperado]

I'm surprised your manual says this. Mine advises to keep the charger on and the boat plugged in. We almost never see boats unplugged unless they are small ones.

thanks for the responses... but yes, it does say that :huh: Like you said, I see boats plugged in all the time....

JL

 

[Rubrow]

I have an 04 280Da and leave it plugged in all the time and have never had a problem. When I took delivery the dealer recommended being plugged in whenever I could.

 

[Presentation]

We leave our boat plugged in. We leave the battery charger on. The switch in the panel does not say “battery charger” it says something else. I’m trying to remember. Inverter maybe? Man, not being onboard for 4 months and I’m forgetting her like a x-girl friend. Good thing sprig is coming. Maybe she will let me have some make-up sex. (kidding)

 

[Dave S]

My battery charger is on year round. The older style battery chargers apparently tended to overcharge batteries based on what I was told and therefore shortened their lives. The newer ones don't do that. One interesting thing I reported awhile back was that in my first year of ownership of my 260DA, neither of my batteries required any water which in all likelihood means the newer battery chargers do their job properly.

 

[Bottom Line]

My battery charger is on year round. The older style battery chargers apparently tended to overcharge batteries based on what I was told and therefore shortened their lives. The newer ones don't do that. One interesting thing I reported awhile back was that in my first year of ownership of my 260DA, neither of my batteries required any water which in all likelihood means the newer battery chargers do their job properly.

Dave....older, as in how old? Would a 2002 be considerd a newer charger?