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Also FWIW....GW's from the factory are wired so that the float switch will operate the bilge pump even when batteries are turned "off" at the switch.

The problem is not that the system doesn't function in the manner you describe. On a day to day basis that works just fine however in doing so it is still up to you to manually maintain your batteries if there is no on-board charger. Switching the batteries back and forth leaves a degree of...

That does make sense, I do think I can benefit from more battery capacity but my current interstate batteries are not much over a year old. Is there any problem using a battery charger as supplemental dockside power? For instance having the charger plugged in as I am using the spreader lights...

Or is the simple solution to add the onboard twin lead battery charger to my current setup and just be sure to have her hooked up to 110v whenever the boat is on the trailer (every week mon-thurs)? If I did this I would just convert the system over to the one above when time came to replace...

My time is usually split between live bait (motor off) drifting and trolling, with the baitwell running in either case. I realize the amp output at 1500rpms is not enough to compensate for the pumps, stereo, electronics for an extended period but it should extend my time scale. At the end of...

I am looking for the good, the bad, and the ugly so dont hold back! My boat has the standard factory battery setup (2 group 24 batts separated by a 1/2/both/off perko switch) and I have come to realize the benefit to having dedicated house battery(s) when you use more amperage than the...

That install looks great! I went back and forth when I did mine (A60) and the conclusion was that due to my location in S. FL I was better off being able to remove the unit from the boat entirely. As you know the unit itself won't fit untill I fabricated little angle brackets so that my...

Sounds like a great boat! Congratulations Just a few things to consider with my experience in delivering "slightly used" boats anything over a half-day run..... There is an excellent probablilty that something can and will happen, hopefully its minor or doesnt happen at all. In any event...

Just as an update, the yamaha guage issue turned out to be a loose plug in the control wiring harness that was under a bit of tension from the factory wire ties. Since then I have installed new raymarine A60, relocated the older garmin sounder/plotter, integrated XM radio into my head unit...

When faced with the same dilemma a few weeks ago the solution to my problem was as simple as calling Raymarine's Tech Support department and asking if and by what method the GPS antenna cable may be cut and spliced.............I imagine Garmin would happily supply the same information. Just...

Great suggestions! I need to get these things worked out asap in case we actually get a weather window long enough to run to bimini before the wahoo quit.

That makes alot of sense, I had thesame feeling since the voltage wavered so substantially and rapidly without affecting the other instruments. BTW the binder that grady provides with the chases and boat wiring diagrams are worth their weight in gold, I can't believe my 10yr old boat came...

As an update....... The wiring on my boat appears to be in great shape, I went back through and cut back some of the connections and all of the copper looks like new and there is no apparent voltage drop, even in the damp areas like the bilge. The problem I believe I have isolated to the...

My 98' 208 has the (2) small, round, black plastic, (i believe Perko) lift latches for the plexiglass over the cabin door. If your boat is a 99' 226 they appear to be the same. West marine does carry these for somewhere in the $25/ea range, with stainless equivalents for about $70/ea. I...

Thats an excellent response, wish everything was this cut and dry! Any ideas where the best place is to get one from? Prices?

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Both systems seem to be the universal, low cost options for fuel monitoring systems. I have a 98' Yamaha 200hp SWSII with under 200hrs by best approximation and adding the Yam Fuel Mgmt system seems to be the most $$ option. It would also be one more item to replace should I repower with a...

If you aren't familiar, Lee's tackle manufacturers very high quality marine aluminum products. In fact alot of boat builders use their products as stock, contender being one. They have a select quantity of clamp on rod holders, the real nice aluminum kind on sale for $50-55 each, normally...

Thats a good call I'll go back thru and start replacing key connections, I know the solution has to be simple just a PITA to locate.

Great morning last weekend with fast action right off the bat, got lucky found weeds/debris with no other boats in site untill we had what we wanted. I feel for you northern guys, but at the same time I will probably never catch a bluefin tuna, November or not. Tight lines,