Battery Charging; Battery Powered Systems - Chris-Craft 32 Launch (RJ) Owner's Manual

Battery Charging

Each engine has an alternator which not only charges the batteries but also provides DC electrical
power to the boat. In addition, a fully automatic AC battery charger is included in the 32 RJ/RK models
and consumes shore power to recharge all three batteries. A standard 120V power cord plugs into a
battery charger inlet. A manufacturer's operation booklet is supplied with the vessel and contains addi-
tional information which you should become familiar with. The charger is protected by circuit breakers on
the Battery Switch Panel.
Figure 3-45.

Battery Powered Systems

The Battery Switch Panel controls how battery power is distributed. Some DC systems are constantly
powered while others require the Master Battery Switches be turned ON. The following systems are un-
der constant power regardless of the Master Switch setting:
• Bilge Pumps
• Audio/Video Memory
• Battery Charger
Each of these systems may be disengaged by turning the "Constant Main" breaker to OFF.
An optional DC powered fuse block is also installed on the boat. This fuse block permits the owner to
install additional and/or aftermarket components to the boat. To power the fuse block the House battery
Cranking
Cranking
Deep Cycle
Table 3.2. Battery Specifications
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Battery Charger
Type
Systems
Battery Group
Port
27
Engine
Starboard
27
Engine
House 27
Reserve
CCA Volts
Minutes
800 180 12V
800 180 12V
600 160 12V
3-20