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Thread: Is a 2nd battery required?
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10-08-2008, 05:58 AM #1
Is a 2nd battery required?
I have just purchased 4 tower speakers and a Pyle 4 channel amp, as well as a 5 spot light bar for my Mobius V.
Do i require a 2nd battery to run these?
Or will my current battery be sufficient enough?
Is it possible to charge both while running?
Are there any dangers therein?
Or should i run the amp straight to the 2nd battery , and charge it another way.....say by solar? It would not be used all the time.
If so, does anyone recommend a solar panel type?Dave Longbotham
Minsterworth Waterski Club
River Severn
England
U.K.
Mobius V 2000
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10-08-2008, 09:07 AM #2
You can run a search on this site and get some good help. There's also a very complete discussion of dual batteries here (zegm would be proud):
http://www.mastercraft.com/teamtalk/...t=dual+batteryMy Mom said I'm not allowed to get wet!
2008 LSV (sold)
2000 Outback LS (sold)
LLTR!!!!!!!!
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10-08-2008, 10:59 PM #3Sled491 Guest
It might not be required, but will give you a much needed safety net. This is why most guys running bigger stereos have the second battery, just in case floating around listening to tunes kills your cranking battery.
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10-09-2008, 03:35 AM #4
Like sled said, it'd sure be a measure of confidence with that electrical load.
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BLearn all you can today. Tomorrow you may need to know it!
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2004 Moomba Outback. Tower Speakers, amp, ballast, ssrr ... she's a cutie!
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10-09-2008, 10:21 AM #5
Definitely a safe thing to have two if you run alot without engine on>!
I currently use a product similar to this:
http://www.autosportcatalog.com/inde.../3104/sc/41280
But I spend much time in the boat without the engine running.
This is a backup plan to crank if the batter does run down..Brad
2011 Launch 21V Sold... boatless replaced with a Jeep JKUR
2006 Moomba Mobius LSV sold
2004 Outback sold