Hello Boat Enthusiasts—
I have what I think is a quick and easy question, but wanted to know for sure if possible. The question is related to a boat that is a 1991 SeaRay 185BR and it has always been family owned (I own it now from my father). I have a small black box connected between the radio and the active hot wire at the circuit board (can’t see any part numbers on the black box). I believe it is original and I currently have it disconnected for now since I was having a 3-4V voltage drop that I diagnosed to this thing (finally located it after running the DVM around—was frustrating to locate). Here is what I think it is and then I’ll ask some questions. I believe this to be a buzzer box such that if you turn the key from the off position to the 1st position, but don’t start the motor, that this thing will buzz after like 15 seconds or so as a warning that you have powered the dash and other circuits and should not leave it on like this without the engine running. I believe I used to hear it work, but can’t remember. Questions: what is this thing? Is there a part # for it (I checked my SeaRay docs but can’t find it). If it is just a warning for an active circuit on, can I just wire it out (i.e. remove it), OR does it warn if there is a high-temp warning, or oil pressure situation? If it warns for dangerous situations, rather than just the key in 1st position, I guess I would like to keep it but would need a replacement option. If it is just a warning for a circuit being “on”, then I don’t think I need to replace it. I’ve attached a couple of pictures. If anyone can shed some light on this thing, what it does and the necessity of it, I would appreciate your comments. Thank you!
I have what I think is a quick and easy question, but wanted to know for sure if possible. The question is related to a boat that is a 1991 SeaRay 185BR and it has always been family owned (I own it now from my father). I have a small black box connected between the radio and the active hot wire at the circuit board (can’t see any part numbers on the black box). I believe it is original and I currently have it disconnected for now since I was having a 3-4V voltage drop that I diagnosed to this thing (finally located it after running the DVM around—was frustrating to locate). Here is what I think it is and then I’ll ask some questions. I believe this to be a buzzer box such that if you turn the key from the off position to the 1st position, but don’t start the motor, that this thing will buzz after like 15 seconds or so as a warning that you have powered the dash and other circuits and should not leave it on like this without the engine running. I believe I used to hear it work, but can’t remember. Questions: what is this thing? Is there a part # for it (I checked my SeaRay docs but can’t find it). If it is just a warning for an active circuit on, can I just wire it out (i.e. remove it), OR does it warn if there is a high-temp warning, or oil pressure situation? If it warns for dangerous situations, rather than just the key in 1st position, I guess I would like to keep it but would need a replacement option. If it is just a warning for a circuit being “on”, then I don’t think I need to replace it. I’ve attached a couple of pictures. If anyone can shed some light on this thing, what it does and the necessity of it, I would appreciate your comments. Thank you!
