Regal 23 OBX, Owner'S Manual

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Engine & Controls
ELECTRICAL
Your boat runs off direct current (DC), supplied by your battery.
Regal boats primarily use 12 volt DC batteries located in your engine
compartment. It is called direct current because the current
fl ows one
way in the circuit. Your automobile is a typical example of 12 volt
DC current
Direct Current (12 Volt DC)
Storage batteries (sometimes called wet-lead cell batteries) furnish
12 volt electricity to boat components. Storage batteries use two
dissimilar metals immersed in a liquid (acid) to carry current. The
engines require large amounts of battery power for starting purposes.
Check the maintenance chapter for battery information.
An automobile battery is charged up by the engine alternator. The
same holds true for the marine battery. The dash volt meter displays
the battery voltage. If the volt meter shows below 12 volts, there
could be a charging system malfunction. This condition needs to
be addressed before the voyage and before the batteries become
completely drained.
Your battery should be removed for proper winter storage. A battery
not properly stored for winter or extended periods of latency may
exhibit charging problems. See the storage and winterization chapter
for battery storage information.
Wire Color Codes
Utilize the following typical table when looking at your electrical
harnesses. Your boat may not feature all of these functions, as some
are optional features, while others are not available on your model.
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