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Hi all... I have a 74 double cabin thats been sitting for a five years... After I put in new batteries I noticed the red light found on the Master Breaker panel (found on the starboard side wall in the saloon near the floor) didn't come on... which I assume means no power is going to the panel....
Can you tell me how to troubleshoot this issue.. blown fuse or another breaker switch somewhere?
Thanks
John
Start at the source using a meter. In 50 years the boat is likely to have been modified…. Follow the wiring from the batteries to any possible fuse or breaker, as well as battery switch. Then measure voltage inside the panel where the battery cables come in
There is a fuse hidden in the box for that lamp.
The lamp has been known to fail also.
Yep, pull out that trusty volt meter and follow leads.
Also, I am not sure you should expect an illuminated light showing that the batteries are connected?
Those lights are usually for the shorepower stuff, and I would think they would drain down the battery if you had a light on all the time.
Did you check the bulb itself. Most of mine had all been pulled by the prior owner but two had blown.
that is a 12v subpanel, not the master. the master is under the steps into the cabin.
unless of course, a po has redesigned.
as stated check the panel with a meter, dont trust any bulbs.
seven... You are a genius!!!!... There was no bulb in the socket...Quote:
Originally Posted by seven
Why is owning a boat so hard!!!!!
Owning a boat is sort of like learning martial arts. Always remember your fundamentals.
Other than actual hand tools, I think a VOM and test light are possibly the two most valuable tools to have on a boat. Those and a hat. I learned, the hard way, to ALWAYS wear a hat when going in the engine room or below decks. Because, sooner or later, you will forget where you are, straighten up, and bang your head.
This might be some of the best advice I’ve heard, the hat part that is.Quote:
Originally Posted by jim rosenthal