"I know this isn't exactly
"I know this isn't exactly a Crusader specific question, but one I'll bet others have experienced.
I get voltage drop <10V DC when starting port Crusader that restarts all my electronics - GPS, Sounder & Radar even with fully charged (bran-new) starting/deep cycle batteries (wet cells w/ 125AH rating) w/ battery selector switch in both position. Just bought the boat, so I am still working to figure out what devices draw from the port bank vs starboard (also 2 batteries), but believe it's only the 3 electronics mentioned. Even w/ radar off, GPS & sounder reset.
I plan this weekend to replace port battery connectors to increase contact area. Would running a separate + power wire from battery selector switch directly to electronics fuse panel help and be wise idea?"
"I know this isn't exactly a Crusader specific question, but one I'll bet others have experienced.
I get voltage drop <10V DC when starting port Crusader that restarts all my electronics - GPS, Sounder & Radar even with fully charged (bran-new) starting/deep cycle batteries (wet cells w/ 125AH rating) w/ battery selector switch in both position. Just bought the boat, so I am still working to figure out what devices draw from the port bank vs starboard (also 2 batteries), but believe it's only the 3 electronics mentioned. Even w/ radar off, GPS & sounder reset.
I plan this weekend to replace port battery connectors to increase contact area. Would running a separate + power wire from battery selector switch directly to electronics fuse panel help and be wise idea?"