08-16-2020, 07:16 PM
While I do not have the same setup as you, below is in general accepted practices.
Can you run the generator while underway? Yes you can run the generator while underway. Many do.
Does the generator charge the batteries? The generator will charge it's starting battery and any connected to it thru battery switches, likewise, if the charger is on it will charge all batteries connected to it. Of course those batteries need to be calling for a charge to be charged.
Does Running the engines and generators overcharge the batteries? No.
What is the startup sequence (gen first or engines first)? It doesn't really matter. But I start my motors first.
If you use both while underway, could you please list your steps launching the boat from the slip with shore power on?
Start motors. Start generator. If manual cut over, move power selector switch to off, then generator. Unplug shore power. Cast off lines and motor away!
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Can you run the generator while underway? Yes you can run the generator while underway. Many do.
Does the generator charge the batteries? The generator will charge it's starting battery and any connected to it thru battery switches, likewise, if the charger is on it will charge all batteries connected to it. Of course those batteries need to be calling for a charge to be charged.
Does Running the engines and generators overcharge the batteries? No.
What is the startup sequence (gen first or engines first)? It doesn't really matter. But I start my motors first.
If you use both while underway, could you please list your steps launching the boat from the slip with shore power on?
Start motors. Start generator. If manual cut over, move power selector switch to off, then generator. Unplug shore power. Cast off lines and motor away!
Sent from my SM-A505U using Tapatalk
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