First post here. You guys seem very knowledgeable and Im sure you will be able to help my wife and I figure out how to get the most enjoyment from our new summer toy!! We havent taken deelivery of the boat but the transaction is complete.
I have a few questions:
1. Does my boat have a water heater? If so, where is it located? does it automatically fill itself and heat water when the boat has shore power? Is it necessary to drain it after use? Is there a breaker or switches somewhere to power the water heater?
2. Regarding the batteries: We like to crank up the radio and throw anchor and go for a swim on the many sandbars on our lake. With the radio turned up for hours at a time, interior lights on, etc, are we going to risk draining the batteries to the point the engine wont start? I guess my main question here would be "are the two batteries separate (one starting battery and one accessory battery)"?
3. How does the holding tank system work? Do I need to treat the holding tank(s) as you would with RV tanks? Are there valves or pumps that need to be opened or closed in order to use the toilet, shower, sink, etc? On the other end of the deal, are there any valves or pumps needed to operate when we pump out at the marina? How can I be certain these systems are operating properly before using them?
Sorry for the lengthy post. Im like a sponge trying to absorb as much knowledge as possible! The less stressful our time is spent on the boat, the better!!
I have a few questions:
1. Does my boat have a water heater? If so, where is it located? does it automatically fill itself and heat water when the boat has shore power? Is it necessary to drain it after use? Is there a breaker or switches somewhere to power the water heater?
2. Regarding the batteries: We like to crank up the radio and throw anchor and go for a swim on the many sandbars on our lake. With the radio turned up for hours at a time, interior lights on, etc, are we going to risk draining the batteries to the point the engine wont start? I guess my main question here would be "are the two batteries separate (one starting battery and one accessory battery)"?
3. How does the holding tank system work? Do I need to treat the holding tank(s) as you would with RV tanks? Are there valves or pumps that need to be opened or closed in order to use the toilet, shower, sink, etc? On the other end of the deal, are there any valves or pumps needed to operate when we pump out at the marina? How can I be certain these systems are operating properly before using them?
Sorry for the lengthy post. Im like a sponge trying to absorb as much knowledge as possible! The less stressful our time is spent on the boat, the better!!
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