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Post by kbh on Jan 19, 2019 8:26:02 GMT -5
I have it mounted inside the console on the front wall below the breaker switch panel. I'll get a picture for you later.
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Post by dipper on Jan 19, 2019 8:27:23 GMT -5
That is where I was thinking of putting mine as well. And then just run the cables back to the battery. Pictures would be awesome! Thanks!
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Post by dipper on Jan 31, 2019 10:19:56 GMT -5
Does anyone have a 2 battery diagram? I have never re-connected 2 batteries. I have a 218.
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Post by kbh on Jan 31, 2019 12:36:39 GMT -5
If you're talking about wiring the battery charger, the instructions have all the pictures you need for any application. But the simple answer is you just wire the charger direct to each battery separately. It will have a set of two wires for each battery depending on a 1, 2, or 3 bank charger. You may have to extend the cables to reach from the console to the batteries. Just make sure the connections are waterproof.
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Post by dipper on Jan 31, 2019 12:49:42 GMT -5
Sorry I am just talking about hooking up the batteries to the switch. I am not sure if I am putting a charger in or not yet. But just re hooking up the batteries in the spring. Was wondering if anyone had a diagram for that in the 218.
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Post by fishnfool on Jan 31, 2019 13:45:19 GMT -5
Ron will correct me if I am wrong, but I think it's wired like this...
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Post by dipper on Jan 31, 2019 14:21:42 GMT -5
If that is correct, Then it should be an easy hookup, just make sure the bilge is connected directly to the batteries as well and it should be good.
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Post by Team Ruby on Jan 31, 2019 14:22:43 GMT -5
Looks good to me!
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Post by tiger on Jan 31, 2019 19:52:12 GMT -5
Normally you use a 3 bank charger with a set of leads for each battery. OK I am not familiar with this. This is how the boat is wired BTW. Since the thread is alive again,..thanks for the tip on the 3 bank charger. I got the MinnKota. Nice unit. I also added a second VSR after speaking with Yamaha who said it was no problem if they both ended up on at once. My VSRs are not powered when the switches are OFF, as Sailfish wired them. I did not change the existing VSR wiring, only added a second. Either or BOTH alternators will charge the house battery. If both VSRs open up, all 3 batteries will be connected through the VSR. If either VSR opens up, that engine's alternator will charge the house and that engine's battery (which would already be full). The MinnKota is connected to each battery individually. It senses the battery type and keeps it in good condition. It appears my house battery is not great. It will not reach full charge. I suspect this is due to the 18 months the boat sat at the dealer running the bilge off charger. Still I have had zero issues with it so far, probably because both engine batteries are solid but I will likely replace that house soon "just because". I would actually love to go to a better battery chemistry but I don't feel like the alternators would charge it properly! Any thoughts on that? Currently there are 3 identical lead acid batteries in there. I would love to get a deep cycle so I can run the radio when we are at the beach or anchored and not be concerned about running it down too much. At the house, the MinnKota will get it to full charge. They are group 24 in there now I believe.
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Post by dipper on Mar 12, 2019 9:22:39 GMT -5
Ron will correct me if I am wrong, but I think it's wired like this...
Hey, just a quick question, the "Boat positive lead(s)" on the diagram, is that just where all the accessories and such would be attached? So in theory those should already be attached, I just need to hook up the batteries as illustrated. Attachments:
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Post by dipper on Mar 12, 2019 10:02:51 GMT -5
So it would it look something like this, correct? Attachments:
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Post by outtadblue on Mar 12, 2019 11:32:32 GMT -5
That looks right.
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Post by dipper on Mar 12, 2019 12:28:34 GMT -5
And with a ground lead running from one of the negatives as well.
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Post by Team Ruby on Mar 12, 2019 12:43:23 GMT -5
From the battery switch you also have a large circuit breaker somewhere near the battery switch correct?
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Post by dipper on Mar 12, 2019 12:46:31 GMT -5
I believe so yes.
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