Circuit Breaker Problem

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firemedicjoe

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I was wondering if anybody has the same issue with their circuit breaker.

When putting my boat in the water, before i can start it i have to reset the circuit breaker. when i'm in the water there is no problem. Is just the "bouncing down the road" causing this? It's not a huge problem, just wondering if i have a bad circuit breaker.
 
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hivoltg

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Re: Circuit Breaker Problem

It sounds like a bad breaker if nothing is turned on when its tripping. Is it the spring loaded mercruiser 50amp red breaker? They cost about $60 to replace.

You could have a hot wire somewhere grounding as it swings around while on the trailer. It would probably happen on the water tho if that was the case.
 
Silvertip

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Re: Circuit Breaker Problem

I've never seen a breaker trip unless it is tripped electrically. That means you have something that is shorting while the boat is being trailered.
 
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firemedicjoe

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Re: Circuit Breaker Problem

The only thing that trips is the starter, everything else works. Lights blower radio, etc
 
Silvertip

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Re: Circuit Breaker Problem

firemedicjoe said:
The only thing that trips is the starter, everything else works. Lights blower radio, etc
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That is because there are two electrical systems on the boat. It is the engine system that popped. Accessories are in the boat system.
 
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fixnfly

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Re: Circuit Breaker Problem

As Hivoltg said... Ive seen breakers go bad due to the spring getting weak.
 
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stratcat88

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Re: Circuit Breaker Problem

Silvertip said:
That is because there are two electrical systems on the boat. It is the engine system that popped. Accessories are in the boat system.
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mercruiser. had same problem. turned out to be wire on starter loose on post and shorting out on engine block.
 
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