Boat just shut down, help please
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need some help before the weekend, I know someone knows what is wrong, I had to paddle along way to shore with mamma yelling the whole time, no one was around just like now, Is anybody there. Ok guess I will venture into it and see what it is.
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just a quick guess i would say the batteries probably shorted out inside. you are going to need new ones anyway so why not start there. if they wouldnt take a charge the alternator was already working double time and then the others items just added to the load. keep us posted and bring this to the top this evening and somebody will help out.
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Rico -
I agree with Rob - start with the batteries. I assume that you have a 502 EFI/MPI - if so, then without da juice, the computer won't work, and will shut down the fuel delivery, etc. If you don't want to spend a lot of money, just go to Sam's/Costco and buy your batteries. I change mine every year, whether they need it or not.... the few $$ that it costs to be proactive is $$ well spent.
You may need to check the re-set button on the control box once you replace the batts....... its the large RED button - works just like a GFI circuit.....
Good luck.
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I agree with Rob - start with the batteries. I assume that you have a 502 EFI/MPI - if so, then without da juice, the computer won't work, and will shut down the fuel delivery, etc. If you don't want to spend a lot of money, just go to Sam's/Costco and buy your batteries. I change mine every year, whether they need it or not.... the few $$ that it costs to be proactive is $$ well spent.
You may need to check the re-set button on the control box once you replace the batts....... its the large RED button - works just like a GFI circuit.....
Good luck.
- Bryan
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thanks, but do you think it burnt up the altenator, well I guess i will know when i put new batteries in, I never knew the inside of a battery could short out, thanks again it was a very rough nite. She kept saying sell the f$#%# boat, whew she changed her mind though.
i will keep you posted.
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i doubt the alternatot went up but after installing batteries and get it running you will know. the fact that you say how rough it was out therewhen this happened just reassures me that the batteries are where i would start.
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It is possible for batteries to short internally, yes, but two at once??? It is possible, but if the boat has a fuseable link you may want to check that also. A voltage surge can pop those and create a headache for the person diagnosing it. Just a thought.
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thank you for all the help, I found the problem it was the wiring harness it was loose, wow glad it wasn't the altenator but, I will be getting two new batteries anyway, Dan I left a message on your phone I should not need alt. But will buy you a drink when I see you thnks again all Rick
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