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  1. jhande

    Fuse or circuit protector

    Thanks Rich, I wasn't sure that's why I added that to my above reply. But in all honesty, I certainly wouldn't want to be out on the water with either really old wires (possible insulation cracking) or positive & negative wires rubbing together.
  2. jhande

    Best Anchor light setup?

    No problem, glad I helped a little.
  3. jhande

    Mercury 500 50hp - year unknown, have questions

    Thank you so much for the reply and info. I have checked for the ID tag and it's not there, just like my missing VIN# on my trailer (Found out the old COX trailer only had a sticker which is totally faded, hopefully I can still get it registered). I will search for the freeze out plug with the...
  4. jhande

    Best Anchor light setup?

    I'd be a bit careful using LED's. I watched a YouTube video were I guy replaced his old deck lights with LED units. He did so because he was tired of cleaning corrosion in the sockets (duh, die-electric grease). He said the LED's didn't even last a year. He blamed it on the fact that boats hit...
  5. jhande

    Landlocked salmon fishing questions

    Thank you Scott for the reply. Lake Michigan, that's even bigger than Lake Champlain between NH & VT and I'm to chicken to fish that one LOL. There's actually a few in NH but my son was thinking of Lake Winnipesaukee. Maybe we should plan a day pre-fishing trip and scout things out and ask...
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    Mercury 500 50hp - year unknown, have questions

    If you haven't seen any of my other post, I'm new to boating. Late fall I purchased the boat setup in my signature. One scary thing is I can't find a plate to tell me the year of the motor. The previous owner said he ran it the summer of 2019. He never stabilized the fuel and left it over the...
  7. jhande

    Fuse or circuit protector

    Let's try this scenario... Run your wires from the battery to a fuse panel at the helm 2/3 the boat length. Are those fuses at the power source (battery)? NO. Lets look at the 12v DC in a automotive vehicle. The fuse box is under the dashboard, NOT at the battery/power source. If you were to...
  8. jhande

    Best Anchor light setup?

    Well since my local New Hampshire po po will be the one handing out tickets I'm following their rules and regulations. I haven't checked yet if they are different from International law and USCG col regs. Besides the below snippet directly from nh.gov/safety/divisions/nhsp/fob/marine-patrol I...
  9. jhande

    Fuse or circuit protector

    Yep, same principal has in homes. Old glass screw in fuses blow and have to be replaced. Now circuit breakers that trip (turn off the circuit) and can be reset (turned back on). They both server the same purpose, protect the wires and appliances from burning if something goes wrong by shutting...
  10. jhande

    Landlocked salmon fishing questions

    If we go and are lucky enough to catch any I will definitely have my son snap some pics. He always has his cell phone (I don't own one anymore) and I would be happy to share some pics. ;)
  11. jhande

    1989 chevy 350 starting issue

    When you jumped the solenoid did the bendix still hang up? If it did my guess is a bad solenoid, they are spring loaded so they can quickly return to disengaged position. They can go bad in to ways, they either don't work to engage or get stuck. If the switch is shorted it could be the problem...
  12. jhande

    Landlocked salmon fishing questions

    I've never went salmon fishing and my son just asked if I'd like to try with him, he's never been either. Here in New Hampshire the season is April 1st to Sept. 30th. 2 fish daily limit. Minimum length 15 inches. Daily bag limit for lake trout and salmon is 2 fish (2 lake trout, 2 salmon, or 1...
  13. jhande

    Battery Straps?

    Yep, automotive style battery hold down. (y)
  14. jhande

    1989 chevy 350 starting issue

    Disconnect the switch wire from the solenoid. Use either a starter test button or screw driver and jump terminals. When quickly removing screw driver or switch does the bendix disengage as it should? If it does then obviously the problem is not the solenoid. Could be a wire problem or even the...
  15. jhande

    2005 Mariner 60 hp 2 stroke bigfoot knocking noise

    When exactly does it make the knocking noise? In neutral, in gear? Low RPM's, mid RPM's? Sound like from the lower unit or the motor? Need a bit more info to really be able to help.
  16. jhande

    2005 Mariner 60 hp 2 stroke bigfoot knocking noise

    Get yourself a mechanic's stethoscope, it will pin point where the knocking is coming from. https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-52500-Mechanics-Stethoscope/dp/B0002SQYSM
  17. jhande

    Ted Williams 5.5 hp no sparks

    Yep I missed that. :oops:
  18. jhande

    Ted Williams 5.5 hp no sparks

    Follow the spark wire back away from the spark plug. That's one place that makes/sends the juice.
  19. jhande

    Pontoon Motor Selection questions

    Next to one of my shore fishing spots a gentleman has a rather short pontoon with a 100+ hp and a trolling motor. I've never seen him pull anything and just had to ask him about the setup. He likes having more power than he needs, never know when you'll need it. His wife really wanted the...
  20. jhande

    Open Bow Boat Sleeping ideas

    I would agree! 1st choice tenting on beach above high tide mark of course LOL. 2nd choice no plastic but a fabric based tarp as John pointed out. Plastic will build up moister droplets inside which will drop on you. Been there, done that while camping. Made for a cold soggy morning.
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