joehurdler
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- Joined
- Nov 10, 2005
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Got a 2004 Chaparral 204ssi with a volvo penta 5.0gxi in it.
Recently installed a new stereo headunit and amp. Headunit connected to power via wiring harness and 4-channel amp connected directly to battery. Amp is turned on via remote turn-on wire from headunit.
Anyhow, I got 2 batteries on the boat. I usually have the battery selector switch on battery 1 when I leave the boat. Coincidentally right after I installed this stereo, my voltage would drop dramatically only after a few days.
Before leaving the boat, I make sure everything is turned off including the stereo/headunit, etc.
This past sunday, I was listening on the stereo for about an hour while the boat was on the trailer while cleaning it. Only dropped it to 11 or 12 volts. I came back on Tuesday, and it was completely dead.
Now it did rain all day monday, but I do have the drain plug out. So is it possible the bilge pump drained the battery or could it be something else?
Thanks, Joe
Recently installed a new stereo headunit and amp. Headunit connected to power via wiring harness and 4-channel amp connected directly to battery. Amp is turned on via remote turn-on wire from headunit.
Anyhow, I got 2 batteries on the boat. I usually have the battery selector switch on battery 1 when I leave the boat. Coincidentally right after I installed this stereo, my voltage would drop dramatically only after a few days.
Before leaving the boat, I make sure everything is turned off including the stereo/headunit, etc.
This past sunday, I was listening on the stereo for about an hour while the boat was on the trailer while cleaning it. Only dropped it to 11 or 12 volts. I came back on Tuesday, and it was completely dead.
Now it did rain all day monday, but I do have the drain plug out. So is it possible the bilge pump drained the battery or could it be something else?
Thanks, Joe