Catalina - Capri - 25s International Assocaition Logo(2006)  
Assn Members Area · Join
h.jpg Home.
a.jpg Association Forum
s.jpg Ships Store
c.jpg Cruising
r.jpg Racing
t.jpg Technical Tips
g.jpg Photo Gallery - New
o.jpg Boat Search - Updated
m.jpg Manuals & Brochures
3rdrpt.jpg Swap Meet
l.jpg Links
f.jpg Officer Flag Line & Staff
b.jpg Bylaws & Constitution
 
1.jpg Members Area
1.jpg Join the Association
 
Notice:
The advice given on this site is based upon individual or quoted experience, yours may differ.
The Officers, Staff and members of this site only provide information based upon the concept that anyone utilizing this information does so at their own risk and holds harmless all contributors to this site.
 
Association Forum
Association Forum
Home | Profile | Register | Active Topics | Forum Users | Search | FAQ
Username:
 Password:
Save Password
Forgot your Password?

 All Forums
 Catalina/Capri 25/250 Sailor's Forums
 Catalina 25 Specific Forum
 newbie- how to make shore power recharge batteries		  New Topic  Topic Locked
 Printer Friendly
Author Previous Topic Topic Next Topic  

missy dee
Deckhand

Member Avatar

2 Posts
Initially Posted - 07/30/2006 :  08:19:02  Show Profile
shore power is connected, breaker on, and the batteries still dont seem to charge. How to make the batteries charge- what switches to turn on or off, any other things needed for recharging batteries.

PLEASE HELP
Edited by - on

Buzz Maring
Master Marine Consultant

Members Avatar

USA
1771 Posts
Response Posted - 07/30/2006 :  09:12:39  Show Profile
Hi Missy,

In order for your batteries to be charged, there must be a charger installed. You need to take a look at the wires attached to your battery(ies), and trace them back to see if any of the wires lead to a charger. A typical battery charger will look something like this:



I'd guess that most chargers are mounted inside the big lazarette on the port side of the cockpit, underneath the backside of the DC power panel. My charger isn't made to mount to a flat surface, so mine is located in the galley area underneath the sink. Regardless of where yours is (if you have one), you should be able to trace the wires from your battery bank and find it.

It would be helpful if we knew more about your boat. What year is it? What kind of keel does it have? Is it a standard rig, or a tall rig? Where are you located?

Feel free to ask as many questions as you can think of. This is a great group of sailors, and they are more than willing to help ... there are no dumb questions, so ask away.

Welcome to the group!
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page
  Previous Topic Topic Next Topic  
 New Topic  Topic Locked
 Printer Friendly
Jump To:
Association Forum © since 1999 Catalina Capri 25s International Association Go To Top Of Page
Powered By: Snitz Forums 2000 Version 3.4.06
Notice: The advice given on this site is based upon individual or quoted experience, yours may differ.
The Officers, Staff and members of this site only provide information based upon the concept that anyone utilizing this information does so at their own risk and holds harmless all contributors to this site.