2 weeks with no plug in, is that ok?

[jagizzi]

We have an R23 that is going in for a canvas enclosure and the shop wants the boat for 2 weeks. I am assuming worst case that it will be inside with no plugin available, we will see and I will ask but...

If I have all of the breakers off, including the red rotary switches, I am thinking that there shouldn't be any problems. The only things drawing power would be the bilge pumps, which is not a problem on the trailer, even with heavy rains as the bilges don't fill up enough to run, and the CO monitors. Given that CO monitors run for a year or two on a small 9V battery I am thinking that is not enough to run the batteries down.

Now if it is left outside the solar panel will help for sure but does the group generally think that a boat in this situation would be fine? Even if left inside?

I am trying to decide if I should ask for them to provide a plug in or if that is complete overkill.

As always, the groups input is welcomed!

Thanks,

Jim

 

[oneeyedjackass]

I think you will be fine. crack that frig so that it can vent and not get stinky 😀

 

[Pilotnavigator]

Agree should be ok, if concerned disconnect the yellow negative wires from all the batteries. Assume fully charged before you do that. Also good just in case someone drills into a power wire when putting in screws and bolts for the frame. I always do this whenever the boat is in the hands of someone else. When I get it back I have more confidence in what they could have done or not done. Without power any worker is limited in what can be done with the boat.

 

[S. Todd]

Our R25SC sits in a temp. controlled garage all but about 4 weeks a year when we get to cruise. My usual routine is to turn on the charger every two weeks for a 24 hour period because there is minimal battery drain in that two week time period. I try to start my tow vehicle every two weeks also but sometimes in the winter it goes three of four weeks. My batteries last for years. I think you have nothing to worry about as long as the refrigerator is off.

 

[jagizzi]

Sounds good folks. I appreciate the responses. I think disconnecting the batteries is a great idea. I was also thinking that it might be possible for them to drill into something.

Thanks

Jim

 

[knotflying]

If you disconnect the batteries make sure you remove the drain plug from the bilge. You never know, there has been many a case that a torrential rain came and the bilge pumps malfunctioned and the engine compartment flooded. It is better to be safe than sorry.