frosh coach
Member
- Apr 20, 2011
- 237
- Boat Info
- 1997 300 DA,
1994 300 DA (SOLD)
1989 230 (SOLD)
- Engines
- Twin Mercruiser 350 FWC, 300 HP MPI V-drives
1994 300 Twin 5.7 FWC alpha
Yesterday I took the boat out and noticed I lost my starboard tach, synchronizer, and trim tabs control. After scratching my head for a few minutes I noticed on the depth finder the unit was reading 8.6v and also the VHF was beeping displaying low battery. Also the voltage guage for that engine hasn't worked in a while. Long story short, I didn't turn the battery charger on Sunday when i plugged in to shore power.
The batteries are 2-3 years old. During the ride yesterday (60 mins) i would think the battery would of charged, but it didn't. Is there a way to determine if it's the alternator or battery?
Thanks!
Yesterday I took the boat out and noticed I lost my starboard tach, synchronizer, and trim tabs control. After scratching my head for a few minutes I noticed on the depth finder the unit was reading 8.6v and also the VHF was beeping displaying low battery. Also the voltage guage for that engine hasn't worked in a while. Long story short, I didn't turn the battery charger on Sunday when i plugged in to shore power.
The batteries are 2-3 years old. During the ride yesterday (60 mins) i would think the battery would of charged, but it didn't. Is there a way to determine if it's the alternator or battery?
Thanks!