scross
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- Joined
- Jan 30, 2015
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- Fluid Motion Model
- C-28
- Hull Identification Number
- FMLC2831A717
- Vessel Name
- R-25 Classic - Sold
- MMSI Number
- 367719470
In an earlier post I mentioned the “new” turbo oil hose on our Yanmar 4by2-150 had developed a slow but significant oil leak forcing us to abandon our factory sponsored Desolation Sound Cruise. The prior owner had the original bad hose replaced per the Yanmar recall. Again, don’t know who did the work or exactly when that work was done. That “repair” lasted 300+ engine hours before it failed. Whoever did that work should never be allowed to touch a boat engine again. That mechanic used the wrong parts, installed them incorrectly and stripped the threads on the engine side of the banjo fitting. Two really big bills later we think the damage that that mechanic caused has been correctly repaired.
But that’s not what I want to talk about on this thread. When we picked up the boat from the Yanmar service dealer in Everett this afternoon the entire DC panel was dead. House batteries, while old, showed a reasonable charge. All the fuses in the cockpit lockers for the house batteries looked ok. The big 30 amp fuse on the v-berth sub-panel looked fine. But nothing coming off the DC panel worked nor did the radio or fresh water gauge. A/C shore power was fine. Engine and thruster batteries were perfect.
Battery charger gave readings exactly what you would expect for a slightly discharged set of batteries. Higher charging amps at first then lowering after a few hours.
Finally, I broke out the owners manual. Hmmmm, what the heck is this thing in the engine compartment? Thermal protection fuse for house batteries?? What the heck is that and why is it in the engine compartment???
While cleaning the oil mess out of the bilge, the mechanics had inadvertently tapped the protruding red tab on that fuse and killed the juice the entire DC panel. The reset is weird, you rotate the black bar under the fuse, but it’s easy.
Lesson learned: When things happen that really don’t make any sense - read the bloody owners manual!
On to Desolation Sound tomorrow!
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But that’s not what I want to talk about on this thread. When we picked up the boat from the Yanmar service dealer in Everett this afternoon the entire DC panel was dead. House batteries, while old, showed a reasonable charge. All the fuses in the cockpit lockers for the house batteries looked ok. The big 30 amp fuse on the v-berth sub-panel looked fine. But nothing coming off the DC panel worked nor did the radio or fresh water gauge. A/C shore power was fine. Engine and thruster batteries were perfect.
Battery charger gave readings exactly what you would expect for a slightly discharged set of batteries. Higher charging amps at first then lowering after a few hours.
Finally, I broke out the owners manual. Hmmmm, what the heck is this thing in the engine compartment? Thermal protection fuse for house batteries?? What the heck is that and why is it in the engine compartment???
While cleaning the oil mess out of the bilge, the mechanics had inadvertently tapped the protruding red tab on that fuse and killed the juice the entire DC panel. The reset is weird, you rotate the black bar under the fuse, but it’s easy.
Lesson learned: When things happen that really don’t make any sense - read the bloody owners manual!
On to Desolation Sound tomorrow!
gallery2.php?g2_itemId=69904