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Vessel: 1999 Maxum 1900SR
Engine: 4.3l Mercruiser w/Alpha I drive Issue: Battery is being drained by ____(something). Details: Installed a new 550 CCA Marine Battery about 3 weeks ago. Ran great when first installed. Boat sat for 2 weeks, tried to start - "click". Nothing. Was able to jumpstart from the truck, ran it for about 15 min top charge. Voltmeter on the boat dashboard reads 10.5 volts. Hand-held voltmeter at battery reads 13.98; test at alternater reads the same. Took battery back to dealer & had tested. Battery OK, fully charged. So, I think the alternator is OK. No visible frayed wires & such. My gut tells me that the voltmeter in the dash is suspect since it reads differently than the hand-helds. Any sugggestions as to what could be draining the battery or anything else typically to look for? Thanks, Mike |
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