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Electrical System
from the boat 12 volt engine and accessory circuits.
A heavy duty circuit breaker located near the batter-
ies protects the circuit from an overload. The trolling
motor batteries are located in the forward storage
compartment in the bow.
Make sure the trolling motor batteries are fully
charged and the main circuit breaker is activated
before using the trolling motor. The trolling motor will
not operate properly if the batteries are low. Always
remember to turn the trolling motor circuit breaker
ON before using the trolling motor and OFF when the
system is not in use.
6.6 Bonding System
Your boat is equipped with a bonding system that
interconnects the underwater metal hardware to the
engine to ensure that they are of the same electrical
potential. Sacricial anodes of the size and type rec-
ommended by the engine manufacturer are attached
to the outboard motor.
Anodes deteriorate before the other metals, thereby
protecting the underwater metals from galvanic cor-
rosion or stray electrical current. Since the anodes
are sacricial, it is important to monitor them and
replace them when they have deteriorated to 50 -
75% of their original size.
6.7 Electrical System Maintenance
DC Electrical System Maintenance
At least once a year, spray all exposed electrical com-
ponents behind the helm, in the transom area and
in the plugs with a protector. Exterior light xture
bulbs should be removed and the metal contact areas
coated with a non-water soluble lubricant like Teon
or Silicone grease. The sockets should be sprayed
with a protector. Care must be taken not to get any
oil or grease on the glass portion of the bulbs as this
will cause the bulb to overheat and burn out.
WHEN REPLACING LIGHT BULBS IN MARINE LIGHT FIXTURES,
ALWAYS USE A BULB WITH THE SAME RATING AS THE ORIGINAL.
USING A DIFFERENT BULB COULD CAUSE THE FIXTURE TO
OVERHEAT AND MELT OR SHORT CIRCUIT.
Check all below deck wiring to be sure it is properly
supported, that the insulation is sound and that there
are no loose or corroded terminals. Corroded termi-
nals should be thoroughly cleaned with sandpaper
or replaced, tightened securely and sprayed with a
metal and electrical protector. Inspect all engine
wiring.
Your boat is equipped with batteries that were sup-
plied by your Everglades dealer. Some batteries
are sealed, maintenance free batteries that do not
require inspection or service. However, if your boat
is equipped with standard wet cell type batteries
that are not maintenance free, they will require the
following inspection and service.
Check the electrolyte level in the batteries regularly
and add distilled water as necessary. If the batter-
ies are frequently charged by an automatic battery
charger, the electrolyte level will have to be checked
more often. The correct uid level in the cells is usu-
ally approximately 1/4 to 1/2 inch above the plates.
If uid is needed, ll to the proper level with distilled
water. Do not over ll and only use distilled water!
Keep all battery tops clean and dry. Dirt and water
can conduct electricity from one post to the other
causing the battery to discharge.
The battery posts should be kept free of corrosion.
Remove the cables and clean the posts and cable
clamps with a battery post cleaner or sandpaper
as required. Coating the battery posts and cable
clamps with Teon or Silicone grease will protect
them and reduce corrosion. Battery cables, both hot
and ground, must be replaced when they show signs
of corrosion or fraying. Deteriorated cables cause
a considerable voltage loss when high currents are
drawn, as for starting the engine.
NEVER USE AN OPEN FLAME IN THE BATTERY STORAGE AREA.
AVOID STRIKING SPARKS NEAR THE BATTERY. A BATTERY
CAN EXPLODE IF A FLAME OR SPARK IGNITES THE HYDROGEN
GAS THE BATTERY EMITS WHILE BEING CHARGED.
CORROSION ALLOWED TO BUILD ON THE ELECTRICAL
CONNECTORS CAN CAUSE A POOR CONNECTION RESULTING
IN SHORTS OR POOR GROUND CONNECTIONS. ELECTRICAL
CONNECTORS SHOULD BE CHECKED AT LEAST ANNUALLY
AND CLEANED AS REQUIRED. DO NOT ALLOW CORROSION
TO BUILD ON CONNECTIONS.
THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ALWAYS SHOULD BE DISCONNECTED
FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE INSPECTING OR
SERVICING THE SYSTEM. NEVER SERVICE ANY COMPONENT
OF AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WHILE IT IS ENERGIZED.
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