Parallel Battery switch on the dash?

[krens]

Just splash my 30' Sundancer. Marina tells me two of the four batteries are shot but I could crank both engines using the "Parallel Battery Switch". He couldn't tell me exactly where it was on the dash but it was there. There is a third toggle on my dash next to both of the start engine toggles. Does anybody know if that's the switch to hold down to start both engines if one bank of batteries goes south? Thanks,

 

[JVM225]

Probably labeled “Emergency Start”. Hold it down while you crank and release as soon as the engine starts.

 

[Little Ducky]

YES. It should be marked.

I know when I push mine it makes a alarm noise.

 

[krens]

Probably labeled “Emergency Start”. Hold it down while you crank and release as soon as the engine starts.

Thanks for the confirm. I'll be on board tomorrow. I don't think its marked as such. If I remember from last season, it may have some red markings on it.

 

[krens]

YES. It should be marked.

I know when I push mine it makes a alarm noise.

Thanks. Never touched it before. We'll see what happens tomorrow afternoon.

 

[JPGator]

Just splash my 30' Sundancer. Marina tells me two of the four batteries are shot but I could crank both engines using the "Parallel Battery Switch". He couldn't tell me exactly where it was on the dash but it was there. There is a third toggle on my dash next to both of the start engine toggles. Does anybody know if that's the switch to hold down to start both engines if one bank of batteries goes south? Thanks,

What year is your boat?

 

[krens]

What year is your boat?

2005

 

[JPGator]

From your manual.

 

[krens]

View attachment 69992 From your manual.

Thanks for the info. I copy the page and keep it on board.

 

[SiskinJJM]

Just splash my 30' Sundancer. Marina tells me two of the four batteries are shot but I could crank both engines using the "Parallel Battery Switch". He couldn't tell me exactly where it was on the dash but it was there. There is a third toggle on my dash next to both of the start engine toggles. Does anybody know if that's the switch to hold down to start both engines if one bank of batteries goes south? Thanks,

Yes that is.. and you have or should have a red button on your engine wiring.connector

 

[SiskinJJM]

Yes that is.. and you have or should have a red button on your engine wiring.connector

You have the same boat as me.