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  1. dingbat

    Quick wiring question

    On a motor with electric start the nav lights would be wired to the battery. Without a battery the only source of power would be the stator
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    Battery discharge. ...normal?

    Have you ruled out the bilge pump as being the culprit? Bilge pump circuits are typically always energized and are notorious for current leaks through the windings. I'll had 2 bilge pumps exhibit such behavior (fail) over the years. You also have "smart" bilge pumps that consume energy during...
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    Battery discharge. ...normal?

    Battery size and type do matter......... lets do some math Parasitic drain of modern automobile = 50 to 80 mA ( 0.05 to 0.08 amps) 0.08 x 24 (hrs.) = 1.2 to 1.9 Amps per day Specs and Days till dead calculations for various battery types and sizes: DieHard Platinum AGM Starting Battery (used...
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    Battery discharge. ...normal?

    What year are your vehicles that don't click? If I disconnect the battery from any of my truck and both cars, I loose the Alarm system, Clock, CD/Radio, Touch Screen (Display) and Driver presets at a minimum. If I leave it disconnected too I loose the settings on the EMC as well.
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    Truck for towing

    The hull weight of my 226 Grady is #3510 im confused too….why would you want to screw with one….lol Look hard enough you might find a 5th wheel adaptor for a boat was wheel
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    Truck for towing

    Not necessarily........ but you would need a Class 4 hitch and a truck with sufficient load capacity to carry the weight.
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    Wellcraft or Robalo or Black Fin or BW for CC?

    Ride quality......... Big water Performance.......
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    Truck for towing

    Can’t use a WDH on a boat trailer with surge so your maxed at #5,000 not taking into consideration the gross vehicle weight restrictions. The V6 is = or better that your old V8
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    Power connectors.....?

    Anderson connectors are designed for high current applications. Use them for my winch to truck (battery) connection. Not suitable for general electrical connections Agree with Scott, hard wire and caps I use one of these my surf fishing rack on my truck and one on the boat Holds up very well...
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    2000 200hp Saltwater series smoking more than usual

    With water temps getting cooler I would check the thermostat as well. What do your plugs look like?
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    Glastron SX 175 Gas Smell

    Check the fuel fill hose in the bend where it transitions from vertical to horizontal to enter the tank. Had two different fill hoses fail at the same location.
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    Winter Prep for So Cal

    I don’t have a Johnny Rude operators manual. Mine is an OMC :) My Merc 175 and my Evinrude 200 both are 100 hour intervals? By chance….what year is your documentation? This one is 1997 Right next to the 3,000 mile oil change shop?…lol
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    Winter Prep for So Cal

    50 hours? I have put that many hours on my motor in a week. My service manual says annually or every 100 hours. I service mine annually….. 200-250 hours.
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    1998 225 HP Outboard (Trim Motor Question)

    Pull the pin on the ram and push tilt the power head back enough to get to the bolts
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    Golf Carts ?

    https://www.golfcartgarage.com/golf-cart-amps-voltage-guide/
  16. dingbat

    Hardtop repair

    Pretty obvious that the underlying structural support (plywood) is compromised. Can’t tell from the picture if the ply is physically damaged or you have a moisture problem. If physically damage there is no repair. If it’s moisture, you need to strip the gel coat and glass down to the ply...
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    Golf Carts ?

    https://www.usbattery.com/6-volt-8-volt-or-12-volt-which-battery-pack-configuration-makes-the-most-sense/
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    Lenco trim tab switch

    Set the contacts back on the actuators posts and snap it back together
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    Golf Carts ?

    Long story, but was a freebie. Literally pulled it from the weeds behind a barn after sitting for 2 years. 1990 EZ-GO Marathon with a dump bed. Single cylinder 2 stroke….125:1. Got it running the next day then drove it a year before rebuilding it for $225. Used by Mrs. Dingbat as a (horse)...
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    Golf Carts ?

    I have two (EZ-GO) carts but opted for gas powered to avoid messing with batteries
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