Thanks I checked the wiring diagrams and I am pretty sure it is either a 6 or 8 gauge wire and a 96 inch run. Worse case says I should be able to handle ~50 amps. The fuse block is rated at 100 (both old and new). The fuses I have in it now add up to 27 amps - ignoring actual load - so seems...
I have a Blue Sea Systems ST ATO Fuse block that has 6 spots for fuses/connections. I have maxed it out and am looking at going to a 12 spot one. Phyicially it will fit but I am trying to determine if it will handle the load properly.
My boat is a Blackfin 212CC from 2019. This is the block in...
Very interesting thank you. Feel like I got a good enough battery though need to do a lot more reading on them before the next set or when I install a trolling motor next spring.
I ended up with the MotoMaster Nautilus.
I read on the MCA vs CCA before hand though barely understood much past the basics.
In terms of a more robust dual purpose battery, what do you mean?
Yeah the old ones were automotive since I guess that dealer must get a good deal or something since...
No trolling motor, sound is maybe 300W? Only use with the engine running or I switch to a single battery at anchor leaving one for starting only.
Starts nearly instant every time 2-3 seconds sounds about right. Only time it won't is early spring or late fall when the weather drops to 10C...
According to the manual, it is "800 minimum marine cranking amps (MCA) with a minimum reserve capacity of 135 RC25 rating"
I think that means the motomaster is fine? Though a lot of people online say 1000 CCA is the lowest to go with.
I have a 21ft CC with a 2019 Merc 225XL OB and during my pre-spring prep I noticed 1 battery will not hold a charge and the other is weak. They are 5 years old so it's likely time to replace. The current ones are Nationwide part 31T-GS, which has CCA of 1000 and a RC of 185.
I have a few...
There is the two up at the bow under the seats. That's all. Those end up used for life jackets and spare bags.
There is also one in the deck on the bow however it will fit at most 2 fenders and I typically have 3-4 with me. I mainly use that one to put fishing gear on the runs out or I will...
I have a Blackfin 212CC (now called 222CC) which is a 21ft center console. I don't have a single bench or anything where I can put fenders. They don't fit in the bow seating nicely and leaving them to bounce around the console last year I broke a seal on the head.
I've been debating getting...
Hard to grow a site like that since a lot of the value I've seen when searching both via google and on the site is from people who have few or no other posts and ask an odd question. You cut those people out and question wise feels like you lose maybe 25% of the value. I've always been a fan of...
