[ammolance]

I"m going to be putting in a BLUE SEA 7650 SOLENOID/BATTERY DUAL CIRCUIT SYSTEMor something similar to that on my 19' proline center console with a xr6 150, and have a real good batterybut i'm sure iwill need another. would be willing to get two new BAt's but would like to hear some advice. Got a REAL GOOD mechanic that will do me right I know, but doesn't hurt to do a bit of research. Thanks for the sugestions.

 

[X-Shark]

Install this switch cluster. It looks better, takes up less room and is easier to wire.



http://www.bepmarine.com/Dual-Battery-Charging-Cluster-180-1464.html

One installed.

Dual ones installed in several different boats w/ twin motors.

Also change out the wires that the factory puts on them. They use automotive ends.





Before

After

 

[69Viking]

X-Shark, where is the best place to purchase the switch cluster that you recommend? Also, I noticed it says the switch won't work properly unless you have the correctly sized batteries for your charging system. Is there an easy way to figure out the Alternator size so you canuse theirchart to determine the size of the second battery? When I can afford itI would like to add a second battery and the switch you recommend to my boat and do the work myself but I want to make sure I do it right because batteries are not something you need going dead when miles offshore!

Info from the switch instructions on batteries and alternator size:

 

[X-Shark]

Just put the hotest Gp24 starting battery in you can find. Then put a Gp27 DC Marine battery as the house battery.



You will be fine.



The specs on a 2010 DF-200 are a 54amp alt. Remember the regulator will control what the battery needs.