have to keep charging battery

[gtrbt0101]

2000 gtx-rfi, first its a new battery and it must be charged about every 2-3 times i take it out -- about once a week

 

[kustomkarl]

When the engine is running, set your voltmeter for 20 VDC and put the leads on the correct terminal posts. With the engine running, you should be reading anywhere from 14.5 to 14.8 VDC. (typically this test is done at 5,000 rpms) This tells you your charging circuit is good. If the voltage is higher, the regulator is bad. If you’re not showing a charge and you've replaced the rectifier, you may want to do a test on the Magneto/stator/charging coil. If you’re not a premium member and you don't have access to a manual, this test will be hard to do without it. There are 2 fuses that protect the charging system. Check the 15 amp fuse in the MPEM and the 15 amp fuse between the solenoid and the MPEM.

The magneto and stator create un-regulated AC current. The "rectifier" converts that AC to DC current and the regulator maintains the current between 14 to 14.5 volts DC for the engines operation and charging circuit.

I hope this helps.

Karl

 

[gtrbt0101]

thanks for the info, i will try it and let you know, by the way how do you like your challenger boat thinking about getting one
steve

 

[kustomkarl]

I loved it Steve,...till I sold it last month. I bought a 2008 200Speedster in January so I didn't use it much after that, and I only have room for one boat at a time on my lift. That thing was an awesome boat that did over 50! But I wanted something quicker so I bought my speedster.

Karl