Nice job on the wiring diagram. I don't see the starter, but am assuming it connects between the alternator and the isolator. If that is so, I would add a switch on that wire to disconnect all power to the engine. Don, #6293, Niceville, FL
--- On Sat, 2/27/10, bebar8361 <[email protected]> wrote: From: bebar8361 <[email protected]> Subject: [IC27A] Request for Help with Catalina 27 D/C Electrical Project To: [email protected] Date: Saturday, February 27, 2010, 10:36 AM I purchased a neglected 1985 Catalina 27 Tall Rig with an Inboard Universal 18 Diesel almost one year ago. I'm in the process of restoring/upgrading her for use on Lake Hartwell, SC. I have pretty much read all 2,000-plus posts in this Yahoo Group and VERY MUCH appreciate how generous people have been volunteering their time and expertise. This is my first time posting and was hoping I could get some feedback regarding my efforts to re-wire the D/C system in my Catalina 27 taking advantage of an older model, Xantrex Freedom 10 charger. I have superifical experience with both A/C and D/C current but could use some re-assurance I am doing this right. The Plan: 1. Have two battery banks (one house bank and one engine bank) 2. Take advantage of the inverter/charger while on shore power and charge all when at dock 3. When motoring, utilize the alternator (old Motorolla 8RG2009A 55Amp) and charge both banks 4. Make sure that the INVERTER/CHARGER, does not draw current from the ENGINE battery when generating A/C current. Would like ANY and ALL feedback regarding improvement I can make to my schematic... ..and of course....any red flags that may burn down this boat! I have posted the wiring diagram and some other pics on my server: PDF OF WIRING DIAGRAM: http://www.etellige ntmedia.com/ moorningbeautifu l/boat_battery_ system_v0. 1.pdf GIF OF WIRING DIAGRAM: http://www.etellige ntmedia.com/ moorningbeautifu l/boat_battery_ system_v0. 1.gif GENERAL PICS OF HER ORIGINAL CONDITION: http://www.etellige ntmedia.com/ albums/moorningb eautiful/ Thanks for your help, Ben Greenville, SC [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
