I'm a new owner of a CD25D. I love the boat, but last night we motored over to a beach, dropped anchor, and turned off the engine. I noticed the depth sounder wasn't on and then discovered we didn't have any power whatsoever. The battery test showed nothing! (I have 2 new gel batteries which have been fine.) We had to be towed back to our slip (I had my three kids on board -- all under 8). I don't see how this could be dead batteries, and the mechanics won't be able to look at it for a couple of days. Help?
dankanchor@msn.com
I lost all electrical power on my CD25D
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Bob McReynolds
Re: I lost all electrical power on my CD25D
Check the battery cable leading to the starter motor. The lug at the end of the cable is probably broken or lose.
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Bill
Re: I lost all electrical power on my CD25D
I agree with Bob. There must be a loose connection at the batteries, engine or somewhere.
BS
willie@clnk.com
BS
Dan Kaplan wrote: I'm a new owner of a CD25D. I love the boat, but last night we motored over to a beach, dropped anchor, and turned off the engine. I noticed the depth sounder wasn't on and then discovered we didn't have any power whatsoever. The battery test showed nothing! (I have 2 new gel batteries which have been fine.) We had to be towed back to our slip (I had my three kids on board -- all under 8). I don't see how this could be dead batteries, and the mechanics won't be able to look at it for a couple of days. Help?
willie@clnk.com
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Bob Luby
Re: I lost all electrical power on my CD25D
It could be the ground at the engine. The ground at the battery is connected to the engine - if that connection is corroded, none
of your electrics will work.
Of course the ground is at the bottom of the engine block, if recollection serves, so make friends with a petite, mechanically
inclined, contortionist!
Had the same problem myself - and that's how the yard fixed it.
Rluby@aol.com
of your electrics will work.
Of course the ground is at the bottom of the engine block, if recollection serves, so make friends with a petite, mechanically
inclined, contortionist!
Had the same problem myself - and that's how the yard fixed it.
Rluby@aol.com
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Lee H. Hodsdon
Re: I lost all electrical power on my CD25D
Dan,
Just a few thoughts and questions. First did the engine start normally? Second how far was the trip to the beach? If the startup was normal and the trip short, then the loose connection theory is spot on. Third, was there any indication of charging voltage from the alternator during the trip, was there an indication of voltge at startup? When the batteries were tested, was it at the voltmeter in the control panel, or across the battery terminals with a multimeter. If at the control panel, then again a loose wire or connection. Finally, how old are the gel cells, and is the correct voltage being provided? If the cells are new then the charging voltage could be suspect. If I recall correctly there is a rather stringent voltage requirement for charging and maintaining a gel cell battery. This may require a more sophisticated voltage regulation system.
My suggestions, take a multimeter and check for voltage at the battery terminals, if there is voltage present then continue to check along the circuit for voltage, or a loose, broken or corroded connection. If there is no voltage at the battery, check connections from the alternator to the battery, condition of the alternator connections and the tightness of the belt.
My guess is the other responses are correct, and you will find a loose connection, I certainly hope so.
Best of Luck,
Lee
lhodsdon@nh.ultranet.com
Just a few thoughts and questions. First did the engine start normally? Second how far was the trip to the beach? If the startup was normal and the trip short, then the loose connection theory is spot on. Third, was there any indication of charging voltage from the alternator during the trip, was there an indication of voltge at startup? When the batteries were tested, was it at the voltmeter in the control panel, or across the battery terminals with a multimeter. If at the control panel, then again a loose wire or connection. Finally, how old are the gel cells, and is the correct voltage being provided? If the cells are new then the charging voltage could be suspect. If I recall correctly there is a rather stringent voltage requirement for charging and maintaining a gel cell battery. This may require a more sophisticated voltage regulation system.
My suggestions, take a multimeter and check for voltage at the battery terminals, if there is voltage present then continue to check along the circuit for voltage, or a loose, broken or corroded connection. If there is no voltage at the battery, check connections from the alternator to the battery, condition of the alternator connections and the tightness of the belt.
My guess is the other responses are correct, and you will find a loose connection, I certainly hope so.
Best of Luck,
Lee
Dan Kaplan wrote: I'm a new owner of a CD25D. I love the boat, but last night we motored over to a beach, dropped anchor, and turned off the engine. I noticed the depth sounder wasn't on and then discovered we didn't have any power whatsoever. The battery test showed nothing! (I have 2 new gel batteries which have been fine.) We had to be towed back to our slip (I had my three kids on board -- all under 8). I don't see how this could be dead batteries, and the mechanics won't be able to look at it for a couple of days. Help?
lhodsdon@nh.ultranet.com
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Dan Kaplan
It's fixed -- here's what did it!
We tested the voltage right at the battery and it was fine. But at the panel it was less than 8 volts (not enough to show on the volt meter on the panel). So the battery cables were replaced and it's working just fine now. Thanks to everyone for the suggestions!
dankanchor@msn.com
dankanchor@msn.com