BOAT ELECTRICAL
The electrical system is divided into two distribution systems: 110 volt or AC and 12 volt DC. The
systems are controlled from the electrical panel located on the aft wall of the salon. The battery
switches are located in the bottom cabinet below the electrical panel.
When not connected to shore power your batteries provide most of your electrical power.
Therefore the use of onboard electricity needs to be monitored very carefully.
Turn off
electrical devices
when they are not being used (lights, instruments, etc.)
110 Volt or AC (Alternating Current)
Shore Power supports all AC equipment and receptacles on board as well as the battery charger.
To connect to shore power, plug the power cord into the boat and then into the dock receptacle.
Check your power rating/plug size of the dock receptacle (i.e. 30 amp, 20 amp etc.) If necessary,
an adapter is located under the fly bridge port side seating. Secure the cord around the shore
power electrical receptacle on the stern stairs and off the stern. There is a hatch located on the
swim deck that can be opened and the cord placed in so that you won’
t be tripping on the cord,
turn the dock power breaker on. Once the shore power is hooked up and on if you are still not
getting power to the electrical panel on the boat, check the circuit breaker that is located in the
aft port closet to make sure it is on.
On the boat, turn the shore circuit breaker on at the electrical panel. Turn on appropriate
breakers for battery charger, refrigeration, water heater, and inverter. Watch your voltmeter for
load. If the load exceeds the voltage, it will pop the breaker. If this occurs, wait to turn on one of
your systems (i.e. water heater) until the use of power decreases
Inverter
The Inverter provides AC power to the 110 receptacles plugs (i.e. Microwave) when the boat is
disconnected from shore power. The inverter does not supply power to the water heater or
battery charger. The inverter panel is located port side galley above plug for the coffee maker.
Make certain it is on. The actual inverter is located starboard side of the engine room forward
of the starboard engine. The inverter also acts like a battery charger so make sure it is turn on
when connected to shore power. The Inverter is powered by batteries located next to and
forward of the inverter. The amount of DC power is
limited
to the capacity of these batteries so
use it very sparingly
!!! This means use of the hair dryer, microwave, coffee maker etc. must be
limited.
Generator
To start your generator, first make sure the fluids have been checked and the raw water thru-
hull is open. The generator controls are located in the top left side of the electrical panel. To
Start the generator press down the start button and hold for 5
–
10 seconds, this will preheat
and start the generator. Once the generator has started make sure your water and exhaust is
exiting the stern.
