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Akenumber
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Initially Posted - 08/19/2016 :  18:47:31  Show Profile
So, I posted earlier our outboard shocks us when you touch metal and the sea water. Some of your posts were accurate. I contacted the company I purchased the charging kit from and they said it was either a short to ground or bad rectifier. I purchased a new rectifier just in case and set out with my multimeter. After replacing the rectifier with no repair, I started roots diagnosis. The problem ended up being a bad b- ground to the battery. Entirely my fault... the charging system was desperately trying to find ground and shocking us. Problem fixed and the motor is now charging. For any outboard help I recommend master tech marine. They have been great for parts and advice.
Ken
San Diego
84 C25 SR/FK 4116
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Response Posted - 08/19/2016 :  21:56:58  Show Profile
I'll generalize on that: When in doubt about electrical issues, bring in a professional. People (and boats) can get hurt!

Curmudgeon out.
Dave Bristle
Association "Port Captain" for Mystic/Stonington CT
PO of 1985 C-25 SR/FK #5032 Passage, USCG "sixpack" (expired),
Now on Eastern 27 $+!nkp*+ Sarge
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Akenumber
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Response Posted - 08/20/2016 :  09:36:38  Show Profile
I am very good with electrical. Ac and dc. I build custom heavy equipment for a living. But when the boat was on the hard I did a lot of work and different jobs at once. I think the charging system was towards the end and I might have been a little high on barrier coat and bottom paint. He he.
Ken
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84 C25 SR/FK 4116
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