[C320-list] Starting Battery

[Edward Heyman]

I was able to start my Yanmar with a Xantrax jumpstarter by connecting 
directly to the starter terminals and releasing the compression on two 
cylinders. Once running on one cylinder closing the release levers had the 
engine running on all three. However I have since installed a separate 
starting battery.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Culbertson" <billculb_a2 at yahoo.com>
To: "C320-List" <C320-List at catalina320.com>
Sent: Sunday, November 27, 2005 10:30 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Starting Battery


> Be sure it has enough oompf.
>
>  I had been thinking of doing the same thing as you.  Then I finally 
> tested the jumpstarter that I have with the main batteries disconnected. 
> It wouldn't even turn the Yanmar 3GM30F over let alone start it.  It was 
> probably 80dF outsite as well.
>
>  The jumpstarter I have does not indicate what its power is and I can't 
> find that data on the web for it.
>
>   -bill
>
> Dave Anderer <danderer at udel.edu> wrote:
>  The more I think about it, the more I think this can be a cost-effective
> solution for a coastal cruiser. Here is how I'd use the thing:
>
> - Charge the jumpstarter every month or so. (I've got AC at the slip,
> so no problem.) Stick it in a locker. (Will take no more room than a
> 3rd battery.)
> - Run the house batteries in BOTH. Don't run them below 40-50%. (I'm
> installing a battery monitor, and like to keep track of such things.)
> - Start the engine using the house batteries. (Should be possible even
> if they're drained down to 25% or possibly lower.)
> - If I really screw up, use the jumpstarter.
> - If I really, really, really screw up, call Towboat US or someone.
>
> Now sure, the jumpstarter probably won't start the engine at 30 degrees
> F. And I wouldn't take this approach if I was going to be sailing to
> Tahiti. But for coastal work in mild weather, seeing how you can buy
> one of these units for about the cost of a new battery switch, it makes
> sense. And I can use it for other things during the off-season.
>
> Now likely this is something I'll never use. It is just insurance. And
> even if I need it, and it fails, it isn't going to sink the boat.
>
> Jeff Church wrote:
>> There has been some discussion on the C36 list about using a portable
>> jumpstart powerpack instead of a dedicated starter battery. Everstart
>> and Xantrex make powerpacks, there are probably many others. They seem
>> like a nice simple solution. Plug them in for a charge every 2 or 3
>> months and you are set. If the house batteries ever drain too low to
>> start the engine, jumpstart the engine with the powerpack and you are
>> back in business. In addition, with the powerpack as a safety you can
>> use your house batteries in parallel (battery switch set to BOTH) and
>> you will not subject them to as deep a cycle as if you ran then
>> individually. Is there a downside to this?
>
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