My boat was working fine then we left the lights on all night and drained the battery. We have since recharged the batteries but it still doesn't work. when we turn the key it definitely sounds like a battery problem but I guess the light thing could have just been a coincidence. Any suggestions on what else it could be or how to solve it if it is a battery problem.
2007-05-07 04:40:38 · 3 answers · asked by :) 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
it is an in board. 1990 Bayliner 120 hp force L Drive. Has a power bildge (which works) and blower(that does not work).
2007-05-07 05:58:32 · update #1
If you completely discharged the battery it may not be able to fully charge afterwards. although it may appear to be charged up, when you put a load on it the truth of the matter is that the battery is toast. Since you are asking this question it's a pretty safe bet that you do not have a load tester so,I'd suggest that you tajke the battery to a decent auto parts store so that they can load test the battery for you. Or if you have a multimeter hook it across the two terminals on the battery. set it to read VDC. try to start the engine, if the voltage drops way down then you know that the battery is no good. And finally if the battery tests out good you may want to check all of the connections for tightness and cleanliness, and remember this, jusst because the battery was run down completely just before this problem began does not necessarily mean that the two problems are related.
2007-05-07 08:24:29 · answer #1 · answered by NauticalMike 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have not given enough information. Is this an outboard, inboard, or I/O. Size, use, etc?
In general though, it is possible to have a 'dead cell' in the battery, that would allow low current draw items, but would not have the gusto for cranking the engine.
Suggest getting a jump, and or swap battery then try. If a battery has been taken down to almost ZERO voltage it can take quite awhile to fully recharge.
Try to be more specific.... Does the boat have bilge blower? How does that sound? Does blower and horn sound right? If so, hold starter in start position and see if blower/horn isn't as strong.
Last but not least!! Make sure the boat is in neutral. There are micro switches that will not allow a start if in gear. Wiggle shifter back on forth while holding starter in start mode.
Good Luck
2007-05-07 11:50:55 · answer #2 · answered by corvetteflyingpilot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put a battery that you know is good in the boat and see if that solves the problem. Check all connections, they get corroded in boats faster than in cars.
2007-05-07 11:47:13 · answer #3 · answered by renpen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋