Genmar First Mate system drains battery

Reelistic

Seaman Apprentice
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Apr 1, 2003
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There is a Genmar First Mate system installed on my Wellcraft Coastal 2900. Is it normal for this system to draw upwards of 250 milliamps? On several occasions, I show up at the marina only to find a dead battery... very frustrating!!
 

Reelistic

Seaman Apprentice
Joined
Apr 1, 2003
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Re: Genmar First Mate system drains battery

I learned thet First Mate was replaced by Sea Talk and that 200 milliamps is normal draw .... my bad.
 

Major Woods

Petty Officer 1st Class
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Jun 7, 2001
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Re: Genmar First Mate system drains battery

I unpluged mine due to that reason.
 
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