Guys,
So, the last couple trips out with my boat I noticed a whining sound coming from the alternator area of my engine, my voltage was also spiking up and down on my gauge.
I took it into my mech and he changed the alternator. I've also got a brand new battery, so that shouldn't be an issue.
So, my last trip out, I start my boat and everything seems to be OK, but I can smell a slight burning smell. Just as I slow down to begin setting up for a troll, my motor is now idling horrible and finally stalls out. I didn't think much of it, put the kicker on and fished for the day.
When we went to start up to leave at the end of the day, my motor turned over but didn't want to start. Then, I realized my negative battery terminal was burning and it actually melted the lead post connector!!!
I need some serious mechanical help, my mechanic doesn't seem to know what's going on either.
So, the last couple trips out with my boat I noticed a whining sound coming from the alternator area of my engine, my voltage was also spiking up and down on my gauge.
I took it into my mech and he changed the alternator. I've also got a brand new battery, so that shouldn't be an issue.
So, my last trip out, I start my boat and everything seems to be OK, but I can smell a slight burning smell. Just as I slow down to begin setting up for a troll, my motor is now idling horrible and finally stalls out. I didn't think much of it, put the kicker on and fished for the day.
When we went to start up to leave at the end of the day, my motor turned over but didn't want to start. Then, I realized my negative battery terminal was burning and it actually melted the lead post connector!!!
I need some serious mechanical help, my mechanic doesn't seem to know what's going on either.