So I’ve been having an issue with the electric system on the boat. For reference, it is a 2004 22V, new to me 6 months ago.
I thought the problem(s) were due to not having a big enough battery. I’ve now put two brand new batteries in and experienced the same issues. The starting battery in right now is an Optima 34M Blue Top, so I think I eliminated the lack of CCA possibility.
When we take off in the morning, everything works great. Perko Switch on Battery 1. The boat has 3 1,000W amps, 6 in boat and 4 tower speakers along with a 12” sub. Because of the noise ordinance on the lake, we only use the in boat speakers. Other big battery draws are the Speedset and the Taps Adjustment.
Around half way through the day, when the music is playing and the boat is underway, if I adjust the taps it turns the radio off and then back on. It stays off as long as I am holding the Taps button. I’m guessing that’s due to the electrical draw?
Then toward the end of the day it gets worse. After ~4 hours of wakeboarding, surfing, skiing, etc. and ~3 hours of float time with the Perko set to “OFF” I have more issues.
While underway, the Speedset won’t turn on. The screen flashes (trying to turn on), beeps, and shuts back off. It repeats that consistently, even with the boat at 3000+ RPM. Also, the radio speakers start surging. They will play for 1 second and turn off for 1 second and repeat that continually.
The battery gauge never reads above 13 volts, but it stays pretty close to that line.
Last time out, after all the issues described above, I tried to switch batteries. For the first time that day, I turned the Perko to Battery 2. It was completely dead. However, it was fully charged when we launched.
I have no idea what’s going on here and I really appreciate if anyone can impart a little wisdom and/or suggestions.
Thank you!!
I thought the problem(s) were due to not having a big enough battery. I’ve now put two brand new batteries in and experienced the same issues. The starting battery in right now is an Optima 34M Blue Top, so I think I eliminated the lack of CCA possibility.
When we take off in the morning, everything works great. Perko Switch on Battery 1. The boat has 3 1,000W amps, 6 in boat and 4 tower speakers along with a 12” sub. Because of the noise ordinance on the lake, we only use the in boat speakers. Other big battery draws are the Speedset and the Taps Adjustment.
Around half way through the day, when the music is playing and the boat is underway, if I adjust the taps it turns the radio off and then back on. It stays off as long as I am holding the Taps button. I’m guessing that’s due to the electrical draw?
Then toward the end of the day it gets worse. After ~4 hours of wakeboarding, surfing, skiing, etc. and ~3 hours of float time with the Perko set to “OFF” I have more issues.
While underway, the Speedset won’t turn on. The screen flashes (trying to turn on), beeps, and shuts back off. It repeats that consistently, even with the boat at 3000+ RPM. Also, the radio speakers start surging. They will play for 1 second and turn off for 1 second and repeat that continually.
The battery gauge never reads above 13 volts, but it stays pretty close to that line.
Last time out, after all the issues described above, I tried to switch batteries. For the first time that day, I turned the Perko to Battery 2. It was completely dead. However, it was fully charged when we launched.
I have no idea what’s going on here and I really appreciate if anyone can impart a little wisdom and/or suggestions.
Thank you!!
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