my new Active Thunder
04-16-2006 | 04:27 PM
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Re: my new Active Thunder
Originally Posted by cosmic12
OK! work is done hooked up the boat put lines fenders ect in. then just for the hell of it, turned on the key to ck fuel level NO BATTERY power 
left the cabin power on along with the running lights, dam pop up lights cant tell they are on. batterys flatter than a platter!!!!!!!! 
I guess it just wasnt ment to be this week end
left the cabin power on along with the running lights, dam pop up lights cant tell they are on. batterys flatter than a platter!!!!!!!! I guess it just wasnt ment to be this week end Rookie mistake.
04-16-2006 | 05:36 PM
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Re: my new Active Thunder
I am no rookie. this my 8th boat. thats what pissed me off I should have known better. Battery switch is OFF now . on board charger works great aaaaaa shore power 
04-16-2006 | 05:39 PM
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Re: my new Active Thunder
Originally Posted by cosmic12
I am no rookie. this my 8th boat. thats what pissed me off I should have known better. Battery switch is OFF now . on board charger works great aaaaaa shore power
When you leave cabin power on, the bilge pump (this is on my 37, assume same on 28) that is in front of the step cycles on every 2.5 minutes to check for water, and then turns back off. This will put a battery to bed if left that way for the week.
That jump pak has saved me manytimes 
04-16-2006 | 06:40 PM
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Re: my new Active Thunder
Originally Posted by Sydwayz
Just FYI, as long as things are off, you should be OK to leave the battery switches on. The AT electrical system is very 'tight' in that my batteries have never drained by leaving the battery switches on, (as long as all dash switches are off). even after my 3 amp stereo install.
When you leave cabin power on, the bilge pump (this is on my 37, assume same on 28) that is in front of the step cycles on every 2.5 minutes to check for water, and then turns back off. This will put a battery to bed if left that way for the week.
When you leave cabin power on, the bilge pump (this is on my 37, assume same on 28) that is in front of the step cycles on every 2.5 minutes to check for water, and then turns back off. This will put a battery to bed if left that way for the week.
04-19-2006 | 07:07 PM
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Re: my new Active Thunder
OK!! took it out for first test beat today 
. went up the river about 3 miles to a small lake. about 3.5 miles across east/west. perfect wind blowing 1.5 ft even chop no one else around. I love it . 70 into the wind @ 4900 rpms. 71.5 with it @ 5000 rpms I know there is more to be had I can feel it need to work with Pat alittle to make some changes to prop and maybe drive.
. went up the river about 3 miles to a small lake. about 3.5 miles across east/west. perfect wind blowing 1.5 ft even chop no one else around. I love it . 70 into the wind @ 4900 rpms. 71.5 with it @ 5000 rpms I know there is more to be had I can feel it need to work with Pat alittle to make some changes to prop and maybe drive.
