Boston Whaler 370 Outrage, Owner'S Manual

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4-4 370 Outrage
Section 4 • Electrical System
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There are battery trays, for the two (2) batteries which
provide the 24 volts necessary to operate the bow
thruster, along with a battery switch located under
the bunk in the forward cabin. Access to the bow
thruster, batteries and battery charger can be made
through the forward hatch under the bunk cushions.
The battery switch can be found under the aft hatch
of the bunk.
Bow Thruster Batteries
12 Volt Accessory Receptacles
Your 370 Outrage is equipped
with fi ve (5) 12 volt receptacles.
There are two receptacles located
below the throttle control at the
helm, another is located on the
switch panel on the bait prep
NOTICE
DO NOT insert a cigarette lighter into the 12V
receptacles. Damage to the unit and system
may occur.
BOW THRUSTER BATTERIES
MUST BE OF A DEEP-CYCLE, SEALED DESIGN
!
WARNING
Failure to do so will result in an increased
and dangerous presence of battery discharge
gases accumulating in the forward cabin.
Before use, check each battery and the charging
system for loose connections or wiring. Normal
maintenance should include:
• Coat the terminals with dielectric grease
• Keep the batteries dry
• Remove the batteries from the boat during
cold weather or long term storage.
The most life shortening experience for the battery is
to be drained to zero charge before recharging.
When a battery discharges, the active material on
both positive and negative plates converts to lead
sulfate, causing the plates to become more alike in an
electrical charge. The electricity conducting battery
acid becomes weaker and the voltage drops. As the
battery remains discharged, the process continues
until recharging the battery becomes impossible.
If the battery does become run down be sure to
recharge it as soon as possible. Over charging the
battery can be just as detrimental to its life as running
it down too far.
Battery Maintenance
Bow Thruster
Fig. 4.4.1
FORWARD COMPARTMENT UNDER
CABIN BUNK
BOW THRUSTER MOTOR
BATTERY TRAYS
BOW THRUSTER BATTERY CHARGER
BATTERY SWITCH
1
2
1
2
3
4
3
4
FWD
5
5
Application Group Volts capacity Qty.
USA (SAE) 27 12 110-140 Ah 2
The chart below is is only a recommendation. Refer
to your bow thruster owner’s manual for exact battery
requirements.