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  1. keytoparadise

    Battery Usage

    I seen a lot of battery questions but I wasn't able to find out one thing. Sorry if it's been stated and I wasn't able to find it but when at anchor and using the position lights, how long do you think it would take to drain the battery? Thanks!
  2. krypto69

    Battery - Charger Recommendations

    Hi, I have a fear of being on the water and the battery's dying. Did a search but still have a few questions on batteries for my 23 222. Boat has been sitting for a few months with the battery switches off. I store it in a community lot where there is no electricity to plug in any kind of...
  3. A

    Low voltage house battery only on float mode

    Hi all - we just got our 2022 212sd serviced after the first 10 hours. Getting a low voltage warning on house battery after falling from 14v when the boat is running to sub 9v when in float mode….as soon as we flip the boat on, house voltage goes back to 14. No issues starting the boat just the...
  4. J

    Battery question concerning audio set up for a newbie

    First off I want to say I’m a literal newb in every aspect of batteries and boating. I’ve got two summers under my belt owning a boat and living on a lake. With that said I have a 2007 Caravelle 210. I am adding a pretty extensive sound system in it this off season. I will have two 12 inch subs...
  5. A

    Yamaha AR195 2017 - Battery

    My battery got misplaced during winterization last year. I need to get a replacement. What brand, size and type of battery is best for a stock 2017 yamaha ar195?
  6. N

    2021 AR210 Battery Mounting

    Hi all, I'm adding a secondary battery for running my sound (house battery). I measured the battery compartment and it looks like there is only room for another 24 series as the width of the space is only 11" wide at the bottom so my thoughts of installing a 27 series deep cycle is out. (Ya, I...
  7. C

    255 Open ID goes forward when put into reverse

    I have a 2019 Open ID with twin 300's that I purchased from Cycle Springs Power Sports in Clearwater, FL. At about 25 hours I experienced a scary defect. I will docked up bow-first at the St. Pete City Marina. When attempting to back out of the slip, I started both engines, clicked it into...
  8. Stang7tl

    What is everyone footing for batteries

    So I have 2019 scarab 195 open ID came with 1 battery (Duracell 800cc starting battery) well is 6 month old battery and it’s junk. Batteries plus won’t exchange it so replacing and adding a second battery. SO what are you all running and also are you all just running a dual battery isolator...
  9. Tahoe242X

    2018 242x - How Long Can Stereo Run

    Morning Everyone, “New” owner of an ‘18 242X and loving it so far! I’m sure this has already been posted but I can’t find the info using the search function. Curious how long the stereo system can run while in float mode with engines off, or what battery voltage will still give ample starting...
  10. M

    Dead battery

    Have 2 battery on my boat to jump ar192 Yamaha One battery when dead in the water . How do I jump start the one battery with a booster jumper Do I connect the jump booster to neg cable to the neg terminal And pos cable to the positive terminal to the dead battery with no problems? Don’t...
  11. MartyB

    Please help - 2017 AR210 single battery wiring

    I am a meathead who didn’t take a pic nor label his single battery configuration’s wire locations last winter. Can someone please post a pic of their single 2016-2018 ar210 or sx210 wiring on their battery so I can get my boat running again? 1000 thanks!
  12. Mohamed Z Sherif

    2018 242x house battery while anchored question.

    when i turn the house battery to listen to music i get the low battery voltage (12.5v) light beep and can't quite It until i turn the start battery on. i just got the boat and didn't get to use It an hr yet.
  13. AZ Native

    My Solar Charging Solution for Dual Batteries

    After researching threads on solar charging I had trouble with a solution for dual batteries, so I thought I would post my solution I rigged up this weekend. I chose a 100 watt Monocrystalline solar panel and built a frame to mount it on using 2x4 pressure treated wood and a Rural Power Systems...
  14. Scottie

    Remote battery switch?

    I've just purchased my first boat, a 2013 212x! I've been lurking around here for months as I was shopping so I figured I'd finally make a post, and ask a question at the same time. The boat I've puchased has a 4 battery (blue top optimas) setup. Powers the house and 3 JL marine amps. There's a...
  15. M

    Battery switches

    Got my 2017 FSH 3 months ago. 1st time out I get a "engine communication error". Leave the boat at the dealer. They said they took it for an hours test drive and no error. Before I take the boat I turned it on in front of them and I get the error. After messing with it for awhile the...
  16. Julian

    How to calculate battery life with a big stereo?

    Anyone got a good link to a calculator that will tell me how long a battery would last when connected to a big stereo? My 242x currently has 1000w of amps and I'm about to add another 500w amp (cuz I have a wetsounds amp laying around and bought a pair of JL speakers from a member here). Just...
  17. Harshhobgoblin

    Engine cut out while cruising [Update 1: broken timing chain] [Update 2: Yamaha claim approved]

    Cruising along pulling a tube and single rider at ~30mph when all of a sudden lose power. No alarms or anything. Pull the tuber in and try to restart but get nothing but a shallow crank. Wait a few minutes and try again with no luck. Waved down the harbor master and he towed us to the dock. Got...
  18. Robert Sands

    Main Battery: Number of Starts

    Hi everyone, I have a dual battery install on my 195 HO Impulse. I generally start the engine of the boat using the main deep cycle battery that the boat originally came with. I have both batteries on a marine charger, but I don't plug it is as much as I should. The other day when my girl took...
  19. Julian

    Problems with battery drain on my 242X

    OK, I spent a little time today working on the boat trying to figure out why my starting battery was dead last week. So I go out to there today with a multi meter and sure enough, the starting battery is totally dead again (read like .7 volts). House battery read 12.5v. So I try putting it on...
  20. MutherTuckersMan

    Isolating 4 batteries in a parallel system for a 4 bank charger

    Hey all I have a dilema!! Our boat has 4 new batteries installed. The old charging system used a bulky car charger to charge the whole bank. We have a kinetic 4 bank charger to install. My current issue lies in how to isolate the 4 batteries so the smart charger can specifically charge each...
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