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Hello - I have 2 issues. I'm not sure if they are related could use some qualified help on next steps. 1999 GW Bimini 306 Twin 1999 Saltwater Series OX66 250HP I do my own maintenance, and have the service manual Problem Description : High Idle - 1100+/- RPM. The first issue began about 5...

Works like a champ. Thanks!!!!!

Thanks very much. I understand perfectly now. May take me a couple days to get to the boat to try it out though. Really appreciate your follow up here.

Thanks. The motor connects directly to the switch. It is 2 wires. No illumination on the switch The motor will keep running if I keep my finger on the switch, so I need to be attentive to not over close it.

Hi - I could use some wiring help with reverse polarity switch on my Bimini 306 console switch. I can't figure out how to wire the 6 wires of the switch. The switch is spring loaded press up or press down to make console go up / down. Over winter I had redone wiring to address some corrosion...

I just want to add to this thread so no one else makes same mistake.... My sender was indeed bad, and I replaced it with a reed sender from Moeller. The package came with 10 machine screws, and assorted other miscellaneous screws. The instructions for assembly are not very good. It does not...

They are rubber/not cork ( Moeller)

Hello, yes - fully disconnected, at the sender unit. The rear tank however is/was still grounded (daisy chain to front tank, then to battery terminal. I get/got the same readings with the sender wire and ground tab connected also. Resistance Test Results Infinite Setting on Meter 200...

Well, I've discovered I have more than 1 problem. The switch at the console was bad, and in addition, the sender at the rear tank is also faulty. I replaced the switch and now the front tank reads properly. I am unable to get a resistance reading when I jump from sender to ground on the top of...

I don't know anything about bonding. Something else to read up on I guess. Here are my notes from 3 hours of diagnostics today. I won't likely be able to get back to the boat until next weekend for next steps Fuel sender diagnosis Testing of switch with no wires connected : Jumped at switch...

Not yet. I will validate that tomorrow. I think those green shown in the pictures are going to the ground on the battery, but I'll verify that with continuity test tomorrow.

Thanks Guys - I will print out and see what I can find tomorrow morning. I have already tried both positions neither with success (and have waited patiently). Yes I can access the switch easily on the console. Do the connections look proper in the new images? Meaning pink in both is going...

Hello - I just got done installing new tanks in my 1999 GW Bimini 306. Here is the original thread where I show the before & after pics and process. https://www.greatgrady.com/threads/1999-bimini-306-replacing-fuel-tanks.30820/ Unfortunately after launching and fueling up, neither tank is...

New Tanks - Very pretty !! They did not come coaltar painted. That was done by the guy helping me with removal/install Got both of these from Kentfab in Massachusetts. This was significantly better in pricing than I found with others. Plus local pickup instead of shipping. $2441 total price...

Sorry @Buckee - I'm not sure why I didn't get notified of your post. I'll have to check into that. As for how to get out. Used rope trapped around the fittings on top, and lifted from port and starboard. Not real heavy maybe 50lbs at most, but awkward as F. Not a 1 person job to lift out...

Tanks up & out

I decided to document the process along the way. Here are a few pictures of prepping to pull the leaning post & getting the deck up. I'll upload a video to youtube once done also. An observation. There is not much of anything to grab onto to lift them out. I may have to device a pully hanging...

Great tip on the tank locations holding water. Would have never known / thought of that. My boat is being hauled on Nov 4th, then the winterizing fun begins and will tear up the deck. I did get an even better price quote from a local aluminum shop.

@blindmullet thanks for your response 1/2 the price. And Colin was great to talk to.

Who did you order tanks through? I just got price quote from original manufacturer. Florida Marine Tanks. I nearly fell out of my chair. 5600 + freight.