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    SkunkBoat replied to the thread My next project!!.
    Just don't get it backwards. The switches are sending the power out the wires. Your new red wires get the female ends. ...except the...
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    SkunkBoat replied to the thread My next project!!.
    If I were you I would use disconnects over butt connectors. You just put properly sized females on all of your new red wire. Properly...
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    SkunkBoat replied to the thread My next project!!.
    I suggest NOT going to the molex plugs. They are a failure point. Pinning a molex plug is tedious. You need proper pin and crimp...
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    SkunkBoat reacted to GradyGary226's post in the thread My next project!! with Like Like.
    I built my own with the new wire switches....I think it turned out pretty nice....Had to change a bit of the factory wiring but not much.
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    SkunkBoat replied to the thread My next project!!.
    Thats a big wire bundle. Those are labeled and you are going to hardwire to them? That should be nice. Mine just plugged the old...
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    SkunkBoat reacted to Ky Grady's post in the thread My next project!! with Like Like.
    My New Wire Marine switch panel arrived today. Looking forward to getting it back in the boat. Moved a couple of switch locations...
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    If it has a seastar HC5345 it will work for both. Dunno what tie bar you have but that probably works too. Go to the seastar DOMETIC...
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    SkunkBoat replied to the thread 265 not so fresh water tank.
    I usually have a couple gallons of bottled water onboard. I don't even understand why there are 3 sinks on my boat...stupid. "Galley"...
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    SkunkBoat reacted to Automated14's post in the thread 265 not so fresh water tank with Like Like.
    There is no need to drink water on a boat this size. It's not like you will be taking weeks long extended trips with no access to land...
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    SkunkBoat replied to the thread 265 not so fresh water tank.
    Here are some pics of the process Not possible!!!!! port side behind drawers The brackets in the rear had to be bent backwards...
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    SkunkBoat reacted to Ky Grady's post in the thread Need to ground a fuel tank with Like Like.
    Getting ready to go through this as well. When I repowered, I installed new digital gauges and the fuel level is shown for both tanks...
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    SkunkBoat replied to the thread Electrical problem of the day.
    I will not repin any of these connectors. They have not been apart in 24 years. They only exist to make building the boat easier. When I...
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    SkunkBoat reacted to kirk a's post in the thread Jumping out of my skin - anyone else? with Like Like.
    The itch has been scratched. Such a long winter, but felt tremendous to get back out on the water. Back at her slip Free from shore!
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    SkunkBoat replied to the thread Transom maintenance.
    So, having my head in there all that time I learned a few things. There is an aluminum bar about 1/2" thick inside the upper transom...
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    SkunkBoat reacted to family affair's post in the thread Suzuki DF200AP maintenance tips with Like Like.
    Yep!