jmarty10
Chief Petty Officer
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- Aug 6, 2007
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My battery was drained from what I believe was a stuck float switch on my bilge pump. Took the battery to autozone had it tested and charged. Last night I fired up the engine. I noticed on my dash voltmeter I was a little above 13v at idle. At 1200 rpm at 13.2 maybe 13.3. I seem to remember though, before the drain, I would start the boat and be over 14v? Is the 13v normal rate at idle. Should I wait to take boat out at high RPM to see if it get to 14.2v? The alternator was hot to the touch so I assume it may be working? I'm thinking of taking battery back to autozone to re-test just in case. Your thoguhts. Thanks