[Public-List] Battery and electrical system

[Wes Gardner via Public-List]

If the starter is a chronic problem, I'd pull it and get it rebuilt. Chris Oliver turned me on to a place called Pasco on West Street, 2023. Seems like a bunch of good folks, they bench checked my alternator for free. Too bad Mamock's Motor Electric went out of business...

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> On Mar 15, 2017, at 10:49 PM, Rod Symmes via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> 
> Banging on the starter to get it to work could also be due to sticking or worn out brushes.
> 
> 
> Cheers,  Rod
> 
> -------- Original message --------
> From: Michael Grosh via Public-List
> Date:15-03-2017 9:13 PM (GMT-05:00)
> To: Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all , Tim Peek
> Subject: Re: [Public-List] Battery and electrical system
> 
> You have a few non related issues. Banging on the starter probably means
> the delco gear is not sliding freely. A couple of bolts frees starter from
> mount and some wd 40 and a scotchpad works wonders.
> You sail regularly with autopilot? (I mean non motoring). That's a pretty
> good electric drain, I much prefer to hand steer under sail, but I would
> think with deep cycle batteries that would be manageable. GPS constantly on
> probably adds up on battery draw also-it's on my list, but is it _really_
> necessary for Chesapeake Bay? Anyway, changing to an electronic voltage
> regulator would allow you to charge your batteries 10-15 minutes, even
> after several days battery drain.
> Alberg30 OE wiring is problematic. It's household lamp cord. The good news
> is the wiring harness is primitive, so tracing out and replacing is  not
> complicated.
> Two deep cycle batteries really should keep you in electric for a few days,
> especially with 30 watt solar input. Myself, I have tried every combination
> of battery and now just go with cheap walmart jobs that I alternately
> replace.every 2 years.
> 
> Michael Grosh
> #220
> 
> On Mar 15, 2017 6:04 PM, "tmthypk at gmail.com via Public-List" <
> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> 
> I have two questions about my battery and electrical systems. Last summer
> as I spend most of it working out various problems when I went, the
> electrical issued was a constant plague of problems and really just hope.
> Prior to one substantial fix, at one point I was banging on the start with
> a hammer to get the engine to start. Had to quickly drop my anchor in the
> channel entering the Magothy River! that was exciting.
> 
> The first is my need to buy a battery or batteries for my house bank. I
> have two batteries right now which a marina had put in for me when I was
> fixing up Nevermore. They are Interstate, dual purpose marine/RV batteries
> that have just simply gotten me by. I would like to keep the one as my
> starting battery, but I need more capacity for a house bank. My goal is to
> have the capability to be able to go cruising for up to a week or so. I
> would like to not have to run the engine every day, or limit that. Right
> now I have a 30watt solar panel and my electric load isn't all that high as
> I have all LED lights. I think the most consuming is the GPS/depth sounder
> and the Tiller Pilot. What are people's experience or recommendations? I do
> not want to modify anything and plan to keep the batteries banks where they
> are above the keel.
> 
> The other question I have, is I believe I really should re-wire everything
> that is in there now. I don't think what I have going on right now is
> efficient or even safe. I have very basic functional knowledge/skill level
> with this. For me to to start over and do it correctly is a little over my
> head even after all the reading I have done on it. My boat is on the
> Magothy (across from PSA) and I am hoping I could borrow someone's
> afternoon or evening for some real advice and perspective; compensatory
> beers or dinner would be assumed.
> 
> Thank you all!
> 
> Timothy Peek
> Nevermore #219
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