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Can you tell me how the battery switches work within my boat?
- Charging System: Both the house and engine batteries are charged by the engine. In boats with mechanical engines, a transfer switch is used. This switch monitors the voltage of both batteries and directs the charge to the one with lower voltage. For Suzuki and Yamaha Digital engines, a dual output alternator is used instead. This alternator can charge both the engine and house batteries separately, eliminating the need for a transfer switch.
- Battery Usage: The house battery powers most of the boat’s functions such as bilge and fish box pumps, electronics, and lights. Meanwhile, the engine battery is responsible for starting the engine and powering the power assist steering.
- Crossover and Safety: A crossover switch is available for emergency situations. If either the engine or house battery runs low, this switch acts like a set of jumper cables, allowing one battery to assist the other. However, it’s important to return this switch to the off position after use to avoid draining both batteries.
- Factory-Installed Battery Charger: Typically, the factory-installed battery charger is set up to charge only the trolling batteries. If a boat doesn’t have trolling batteries, or if an additional charger is added, the setup can be reconfigured to also charge the house and engine batteries. This is particularly useful when the boat is docked in water for extended periods, ensuring that essential functions like the bilge pump remain operational without draining the batteries.
Where can I find a trailer guide for the Sea Born SX281 offshore?
The following attachment is a trailer guide for the Sea Born SX281 offshore.
Where can I find a trailer guide for the Sea Born SX281 offshore?
The attached file is a trailer guide for the Sea Born SX281 offshore.
What size hydraulic hose is installed on Sea Born FX22?
In almost every case, the Sea Born FX22 will utilize a 16′ hydraulic steering hose.
What is the steering cable length used on a Sundance B20 and B22 skiff?
The steering cable length for the Sundance B20 and B22 models is 16 feet. Please ensure that this measurement is correct before proceeding with any repairs or maintenance on the steering system.
What size trim tabs are recommended for a Sundance B20 or DX20?
When adding trim tabs to your vessel in the aftermarket, we recommend 6×9 trim tabs for the B20 and DX20.
I have three bait wells installed on my boat. How can I operate all three independently?
By default, vessels with three wells are configured to operate on two pumps. Typically, two of the boat’s wells are configured to the same switch whereas one is independent. Given this and understanding that dealers or previous owners often modify boats after delivery, as the OEM, we rarely are informed of such changes. It is highly recommended that boat owners reach out to their dealer to verify if their vessel was ordered with a two-pump or three-pump configuration or if any aftermarket change has occurred.
Is there a way that I can determine what year my boat was built from it’s serial number?
Any built by Composite Research will have a serial plate on the transom beginning with “SVT”. In order to determine the year the boat was built, simply look to the last two numbers of the vessel’s serial number.
I’d like to add a battery tray to the forward storage area of my B or F series Sundance. What’s the maximum length of the screws I should use?
Be advised, we strongly recommend reaching out to your local CRI dealer for ANY type of modifications to your vessel which may increase the likelihood of damage and/or water intrusion. For owners or marine professionals seeking self help, we are aware of aftermarket modifications being done using screws that are 3/4″ in length.