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   I like to have a battery disconnect switch on all my boats, that may be something you can look into. Very easy to install

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mackwrench Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: February-25-2005 Location: Gone Status: Offline Points: 190	Post Options Post Reply Quote mackwrench Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: battery drain Posted: August-25-2005 at 6:57pm
	I like to have a battery disconnect switch on all my boats, that may be something you can look into. Very easy to install
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Tim D Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: August-23-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2641	Post Options Post Reply Quote Tim D Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August-25-2005 at 3:32pm
	Don't forget the radio preset memory draws current. Is the battery the original one? Does it sit unused all winter?
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nautiquesk8r Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest	Post Options Post Reply Quote nautiquesk8r Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August-24-2005 at 2:43am
	thanks guys, I will try it out

JEFF KOSTIS Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Gold Member Joined: April-19-2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 817	Post Options Post Reply Quote JEFF KOSTIS Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August-24-2005 at 1:37am
	If youre familiar on how to use a current meter on a multimeter that would be the best way like David F posted. With everything off, better read 15 milliamps or less (.015 amps) or you will have draining problems. Checking current with a test light is nearly impossible unless whatever it is is drawing quite a bit (is possible). A REAL SMALL 12 volt bulb is better than a large one to test. Pull a battery cable and put bulb in series with it. This is still a tough way to test!!
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David F Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: June-11-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1770	Post Options Post Reply Quote David F Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August-23-2005 at 12:39pm
	Using a multimeter or test lamp to read current draw at the battery, start disconnection accessories and the like one at a time until the current draw is eliminated. Once you find the culprit, repair or replace. I would look for: 1) Faulty bilge pump or auto/float switch. 2) Faulty circuit breaker or switch. 3) Shorted electrical wires.

nautiquesk8r Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest	Post Options Post Reply Quote nautiquesk8r Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August-23-2005 at 2:08am
	hey eveyone I need help!!! I have a 99 super sport nautique and I have a strange battery drain. If my boat sits for a couple of days the battery will drain down to low to crank the motor. I have checked the battery and it is good, and I have new battery cables. My friend suggested it may be the aftermarket amp I installed, so I installed a switch to kill all power to the amp and that did not work. When I run the boat the amp meter always reads 13 0r 14 so I do not think it is the alternator. If anyone has any idea I would appreciate it. THANKS

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