Deadrise’s (transom) contribution to rough water performance is highly over stated.
For rough water performance I want weight, bow flare and a steep deadrise at the bow.
I run a continuous variable deadrise hull. Noted for it “soft” ride, it has a 45 degree deadrise at the bow which tapers...
Looks like you wired the solenoid control source to the winch
Winch supply (large positive wire) is wired “through” the solenoid. In one side and out the other.
Solenoid control (small positive wire) is controlled by an in-line switch
There are no shortcuts when dealing with bottom paint. Once applied, your have to deal with the consequences. Either maintain (sand and repaint) every year or remove completely and start over.
Not only do you compatibility issues (paint) to deal with, you can not paint over loose or flaking...
I found it much more economical and easier to just add Bluetooth to the existing radio.
https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Bluetooth-Module-Stereo-Wireless/dp/B075J8ZNFT
If you don’t remove the battery outright for winter at least disconnect the positive cable from the battery. Seen more than a few dead batteries with burned up bilge pumps coming out of storage.
Normally would involve moving a wire(s) from one terminal to another
No, that’s not normal.
In the off position, switch should be disconnected from both batteries. bilge pump is typically wired direct to the battery.
Guessing they wired the accessories direct to battery
White rust….water/condensation in long term contact with zinc which forms zinc oxide.
Leave flame arrester off and dog house cover open for long term storage.
Here is the problem you’re up against.
The installation with two checks is a thru hull installation
Assuming clockwise rotation of the prop, a transducers should mount on the starboard side to minimize prop turbulence.
If you answered my question I could explain the science.
If you have side viewing you have sonar beams coming off the bottom and both sides of the transducer.
Where the transducer is oriented relative to the motor(s) must be taken into consideration to work properly.
Assuming you have two way AIS, it simply broadcasts your boat name and current position. It’s does not support emergency services requests
In an emergency, you activate DSC feature which broadcast an SOS along with your current position to the coast guard and all boaters within range.
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Looks like a side viewing transducer.
Have a min. distance from motor to transducer. Otherwise the side scan clips the lower unit, limiting the view on the display
Bushing come in standard sizes. Figure out what you need and order from a trailer parts supplier.
Just jack the frame to get the load off each spring. Do one side at a time
