- May 1, 2021
- 786
- Boat Info
- 1999 450 Express Bridge
Garmin 5212s, Garmin HD Radar
Raypilot 650
- Engines
- Cummins 6CTA.8.3M 430 HP
ZF 280-IV Transmissions
I’m glad you introduced this topic. I’m still trying to figure things out. We are fully winterized, but bring space heaters and stay on the boat about once a month during the winter (we’re here now). When I de-energize the solenoid in the salon panel, my port / house battery appears to discharge. When returning to the boat after a few weeks, it takes several hours before we can use the DC power. We are on shore power, but the battery charger doesn’t charge the batteries with solenoid off. Do you guys have a similar set-up? We left both solenoids energized the last time (Dec. 4th) and everything is working properly now after returning yesterday.
Keith
Hi Keith,
No, my batts charge regardless of key position or battery switch. Charge wires (and temp sensor) go directly to the batteries (through stand alone CBs).