[C320-list] Starting Battery

[McCullough, Kirk]

Quentin

I don't believe there are any fuses between the batteries and the
selector switch. Each circuit is instead fused. 

I suggest you test the batteries with a Hydrometer for the specific
gravity to get a better picture of their health. The Fluke will tell you
the voltage levels but not much more. Check the actual connections on
the battery for corrosion too. 

Have you given them a good charge since your winter lay-up?

Kirk L. McCullough
Analytical Sales Mgr 
 

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[mailto:C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Quentin Murphy
Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:06 AM
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Subject: [C320-list] Starting Battery

Thanks for the crucial answer.  Now I know the engine should be
connected on
any of the three battery switch positions.  My boat has not been
modified as
it only has 110 hours on the engine and they replaced all the halyards
last
year as they look "slightly discoloured". In other words, it was a venue
to
have desert and drinks. Definitely my gain! They sold me the boat
probably
to move "up" to a 51-foot Carver (the model with three air-conditioning
systems and a 250-Volt/50-Amp shore-power plug).

I'll bring down my Fluke multi-meter this evening and start tracing the
fault which now I know is there and must be repaired.  I presume there
are
in-line fuses between the batteries and the battery switch?  Thanks for
the
info.

Quentin Murphy
Celtic Knot #667


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