MrJim
Senior Member
- Joined
- Jan 23, 2015
- Messages
- 206
- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- Irish Miss
- Vessel Make
- Mainship 30 Pilot Rum Runner Classic
Looking for some tips and advice on cleaning corroded electrical connections/contacts on my new-to-me boat. I noticed that several connections have some corrosion on them, particularly in the engine room/bilge area. I'm hoping to systematically disconnect, clean, and reconnect as many of these as possible in the hopes of solving some electrical issues as well as heading off future problems. Does this seem like a reasonable approach to you? What do you recommend for a procedure, what types of cleaners and protectant should I use (e.g., should I spray some Boeshield on the connectors after I re-connect them)?
My batteries are 4 years old, but are still in warranty (84 months) and seem to be holding a charge. I'm pretty set on replacing them anyway, but would I just be wasting my money? The surveyor recommended replacing them, but I don't know why, other than that they were "old."
This all came to a head last week after my boat wouldn't start after a full day at the beach with a boatload of out of town family visitors. Also, my tachometer has been unreliable and, for some inexplicable reason, my cabin top lights won't stay on. All of these are electrical issues, and I'm sure there will be others if I don't take some aggressive preventive maintenance action.
Any advice is welcome. After last week, I don't trust this boat any more. I want to be able to trust it again. Thanks!
My batteries are 4 years old, but are still in warranty (84 months) and seem to be holding a charge. I'm pretty set on replacing them anyway, but would I just be wasting my money? The surveyor recommended replacing them, but I don't know why, other than that they were "old."
This all came to a head last week after my boat wouldn't start after a full day at the beach with a boatload of out of town family visitors. Also, my tachometer has been unreliable and, for some inexplicable reason, my cabin top lights won't stay on. All of these are electrical issues, and I'm sure there will be others if I don't take some aggressive preventive maintenance action.
Any advice is welcome. After last week, I don't trust this boat any more. I want to be able to trust it again. Thanks!
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