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When a battery bank is being charged, the voltage will read from about 13.1 volts to 14.4 volts depending upon
state-of-charge of the battery bank. When the battery bank is at rest, (that is, not being charged), the voltmeter can
give a rough indication of the state-of-charge of the battery bank.
Engine and house batteries are charged by the engine ALTERNATORS while underway. The engine/house batteries
are charged by the BATTERY CHARGER when connected to shore power. Ensure the Battery Charger circuit
breakers at the electrical panel in the aft stateroom are ON. The GENERATOR will also charge the batteries if the
battery charger switch is on.
PLEASE don’t let the battery charge get below 12v as it’s very hard on the battery life. Use the Generator – that’s
what it’s for and it works great!
House 110v Batteries
Inverter
Starboard Engine
Starting Battery
Port Engine
Starting Battery
Generator
Battery
House 12v Batteries
