Always disconnect the power using the main switches, before any work on the electrical
system. Failure to do so may cause electric shocks, or sparks that can ignite fuel fumes.
Always ventilate areas with fuel or batteries before any work, and never use open flames in
these areas.
1. The bilge pump may still draw power from the batteries, even if the switches are set to
OFF so that it can operate even if the boat is docked and unattended. In the worst case,
the boat may sink if left unattended for a long time without checking battery power, be
particularly observant in periods of heavy rains and winds.
2. When leaving the boat for long periods, always turn the main switches off to avoid battery
drain, especially in rainy periods. Failure to do so may hinder the bilge pump from
working, potentially causing the boat to sink in case of water leaks into the bilge. Never
leave the boat unattended for lengthy periods, and check battery charge level regularly as
the bilge pump may drain the battery even when the main battery switch is off.
5.2 BATTERIES & CHARGING
Refer to your engine owner’s manual for exact batteries requirements. All batteries in a
battery bank should be of the same type, age, and rating. There are 2 battery boxes,
inside the stern sofa. The batteries should always be installed and secured within the
battery boxes, to prevent that they shift during the voyage and potentially cause damages
or even fires.
If your boat has 2 batteries (optional), one battery is for engine starting, the other for
service/consumables. The boat also has a cross switch function so that, in the case of
two batteries, the service battery can be used for emergency starting. The switch is
located on the fuse breaker panel in the stern sofa.
The battery for the bow thruster (option) and its fuse is installed in the stern electrical
compartment.
The engine alternator keeps all the batteries charged. The recharging sequence is
prioritised in such a way that the engine start battery is charged first and then the service
and thruster batteries.
To remove the battery cables (for instance to replace batteries or bring them to a
charging station):
Turn off all items drawing power from the battery.
Turn the battery main switches to the LOCK OFF position.
Remove the negative cable first, then the positive cable.
When re-installing batteries, always install the positive cable first, then the
negative cable.
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