Bayliner L Drive Force

[Shane26]

I have a 1989 Bayliner Capri Inboard/Outboard 19ft boat with a 125 hp L Drive Force engine. Because this boat doesn't have alternator I have been experiencing problems with my battery not staying charged and not being able to crank the engine over. I have dual battery on the boat now and they are fairly new batteries hooked up to a dual switch. I don't have my Fishfinder/Marine Radio drawing off the battery either and my stereo turns off when I shut the switch off to the batteries. Does anyone know anything about the chargers they make that run dual banks at 10 amps per hour and how they work? That is problem one. My second problem is that my trim to lift my prop up isn't working either. I am not sure if that has anything to do with the batteries or not. Has anyone experienced this problem or knows what the problem might be? Thanks Shane

 

[roscoe]

Re: Bayliner L Drive Force

OK, first off, you motor does not have a conventional alternator, BUT it does have a charging system that should keep your battery charged. One battery should be sufficient.<br />Check the battery voltage with a voltmeter across the battery posts with the engine stopped, should read approx 12.4volts. Start the engine and check it again, should read approx 13.6 volts if system is working.<br />Likely causes of it not working are: faulty stator, failed rectifier, loose or corroded connections, or the multi battery setup and battery switch are not installed correctly.<br /><br />Do you have a tach on the boat?<br />Does it work?<br /><br />Need more info on the trim unit. Does trim motor make any noise when you push the switch?<br />Is there a clicking sound from the engine bay?<br />Is this problem present even when the batteries are fully charged?

 

[Shane26]

Re: Bayliner L Drive Force

I have a tach on the boat and all it does is jump around and doesn't stay constant. The trim makes a noise when you put it down but not when your trying to put it up. I have never had trouble with the trim before I had trouble with the batteries. I did run the boat and flip the switch to the batteries off and the boat stayed running so I assuming that the stator is working but maybe not regulating to the batteries correctly.

 

[JB]

Re: Bayliner L Drive Force

That is a hybrid. Outboard powerhead, I/O drive.<br /><br />But the post is a Trouble post, not a Non-repair post, so I will put it in I/O.<br /><br />Good luck.