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  1. J

    How many batteries?

    I forgot about that. Thanks I am going to put everything on the starting battery, and the TM on the deep cycle. Thanks again! -Jacob
  2. J

    How many batteries?

    I forgot about the fish finder :lol:
  3. J

    How many batteries?

    Thanks guys for all of the info. Really helpful! Now that i am thinking about it i am thinking no amplifier or sub...too much attention. I was thinking radio and trolling motor on 1 deep cycle? Then have the other battery for my accessories and starting the motor? Or should I just keep the...
  4. J

    Switch Panel ?'s

    is your motor electric start? If it is you could put that stereo on your ignition switch. -Jacob
  5. J

    How fast does your boat go?

    1969 14 foot starcraft 1990 25 hp mercury 37 mph
  6. J

    How many batteries?

    Hey guys I have a question about how many batteries I should run in my tin boat. Here is a little info about the boat: it's a 15 foot landau with a 40 hp evinrude, 1992 electric start. Here is what I am going to run: 500 gph bilge pump, nav lights halogen bulbs, courtesy led lights, spotlight...
  7. J

    give me a boat price

    I paid that for a 15 footer with a trolling motor, and 40 hp evinrude. It was a 1992 boat and motor. Needed some work though, but that is where the fun is. I think I would pay $600-700 for it. Depends on how the inside looks though. -Jacob
  8. J

    Two questions

    Have you tried to grease the grease points on the motor? There should be at least 1 or 2 on the vertical lower unit steering shaft. (Don't know exact name) The motor could be binding. I would try that before going through the trouble of buying a new cable. -Jacob
  9. J

    Google Sketch-up Lay out tool

    What template is that? BTW that looks awesome!!! Going to try to make a mockup of my boat as well. -Jacob
  10. J

    Converging Ring

    It is my understanding that since your exhaust is directed out through the propeller the converging ring is there to ensure the exhaust gets funnelled away when you are in neutral or moving in reverse, and prevents exhaust gases from entering the working area of the blades. It also helps...
  11. J

    Courtesy lights

    I was also thinkin about the 2 in front and 2 in back, and probably in the major compartments. Nice project BTW. Thanks for the info
  12. J

    Courtesy lights

    Thanks Bassblaster for such a quick reply and the info. I was thinking about ordering those srtips off of ebay because of the price. BTW what kind of boat do you have so i can know how many strips to buy. Thanks
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    Courtesy lights

    I am going to be starting a build pretty soon and i am trying to plan ahead. :lol: I will be installing lights on the inside of my boat, and was wondering if there is a specific color to keep the bugs away at night. Any help or prior experience would be greatly appreciated.
  14. J

    switch panel and fuse box ideas

    I love how clean this panel is!!!!! Especially the wire tubing in the back. Great Job!!!! =D>
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