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Old 07-05-2016, 08:34 PM
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Why sound so mad/bitter about your old, heavy, big blower, big drive, straight bottom Cig that you have to run the battery switches on 1?... I was simply stating what I do in my Cig and what I've done in my 3 previous boats and 15yrs of boat ownership (regal, Baja,Donzi). You can continue to do it as you please, as will I. If and when I need batteries or alternators, I will chalk it up to those being bad. Not because I ran my batteries on both. BTW, i happen to like all Cigs, regardless of age, size or power and size of drives. They are beautiful boats, yours included. I've said enough. Cheers, have a nice day.
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Old 07-05-2016, 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Zero Patience
Sorry I was speaking of old, heavy, blower motor, straight bottom, slow, big power, big drive, cigs. But enough said, this is from the original owners manual for my boat, you guys do it as you please.
Thanks for posting ZP, I looked for this information a couple months ago from the switch Mfr. with no luck.
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Old 07-06-2016, 06:17 AM
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mine is REALLY old then, I have ON/OFF that's it, but I have a factory "jumper" relay switch if one died to get other engine going, I love that feature!
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Old 07-06-2016, 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Zero Patience
Sorry I was speaking of old, heavy, blower motor, straight bottom, slow, big power, big drive, cigs. But enough said, this is from the original owners manual for my boat, you guys do it as you please.
Yep, same instructions as my 02 Gun. Both switches on 1.
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Old 07-06-2016, 07:52 AM
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I don't wanna talk about batteries......

BUT, I did replace the on-board charger, so hopefully no more issues getting stranded after an overnight stay.
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Old 07-07-2016, 05:19 AM
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ugh what a morning that was!!

Originally Posted by frickstyle
I don't wanna talk about batteries......

BUT, I did replace the on-board charger, so hopefully no more issues getting stranded after an overnight stay.
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Old 07-07-2016, 10:56 AM
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The wiring schematic from the manual ZP showed is good from 87-2000.
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Old 07-07-2016, 02:01 PM
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Is it just me , or is there a similarity here to the oft posed question .....
'I have a single engine boat that has 2 batteries , What is the correct position for the battery selector switch while running , '1' , '2' or 'all' ?

Because of so much confusing feedback I prefer to play it safe and run on only one battery at a time .
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Old 07-08-2016, 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Full Force
ugh what a morning that was!!
Complete with headaches and the beer tremors!
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Old 07-13-2016, 05:19 AM
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Originally Posted by frickstyle
I don't wanna talk about batteries......

BUT, I did replace the on-board charger, so hopefully no more issues getting stranded after an overnight stay.
What did you replace it with? I'd love to replace the original charger on mine with something that has a regulator so I can leave it on and not risk over charging the batteries. I heard the original ones will over charge if left on. Correct me if I'm wrong.
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