Recent content by wmk0002

The negative starter cable lead from the battery should go directly to the starter motor. The positive lead from the battery should go directly to the start solenoid. Then there will be a jumper from the other side of the solenoid to the starter motor positive. The solenoid will have a 12v...

I used some cheap 8awg jumper cables for my 2 stroke Yamaha 25hp. Probably not the best quality wire but I sized them based on current draw on the starter listed in my service manual and then used a basic marine amp wiring chart and run length. I figured for the cost, if they ever corrode I can...

Anyone care to share any good fishing/boat related black friday deals they have ran across? Always good deals to be had on electronics especially. I bet there will be some good ones in lifepo4 batteries too.

Yeah that was a great thread. I'm looking to do the same on my 1648 with the classic rounded jon boat gunnels.

Just out curiosity, are you using a traditional or lithium cranking battery?

I do know they made them with carbs for that year model. Just not sure if its across the board for the model or if they gave the EFI's a unique designation.

3 sheets for that total doesn't sound like a bad price to me.

I plan to use one on my other boat(s). I am glad I went with the BT one for my main one though. I about have everything rigged up. Just have to cut out and paint the mounting plate. Got the battery mounted on its side under the front deck cubby held in with two pieces of aluminum angle, some...

It's $184 including shipping and taxes on Amazon right now. Actually tons of deals on all of these lifepo4 batteries on amazon right now.

Have seen people take a large cutting board or other piece of HDPE and cut it up and then screw/seal it together to make a bait cutting station with 3 high sides and a front with a small lip. Keep the bait on the it and keeps liquids from running off. From there mount it a rod rack or the gunnel...

What are your floor dimensions?

I got the battery tender plug, breaker, and lithium battery in this weekend. I'm very impressed with the feel of the battery tender plug. Excited to get it all installed. The battery came at 50% charge so I topped it off using my single bank Noco Genius 10. I was cool to be able to monitor the...

Do you have an ultrasonic cleaner? Those things can work miracles sometimes, especially if you have a concentrated cleaning solution and crank the heater on them up all the way. On those motors I'm pretty sure you could use the older style carb....at least temporarily in order to see if you can...

Extra question for you guys. How do yall prefer to attach the lug connectors on the heavy gauge wire? Do yall simply crimp or hammer it down or do you use a solder slug or something similar that makes a better electrical connection? I will use heat shrink on top no matter what. A few of the...

I ordered a lifepo4 battery yesterday. I am going to be able to place it on it's long side and fit it in the cubby under my small front deck so the run one way should be less than 5 ft so it looks like 6 awg will work. I drilled a test hole at the upper left corner of the cubby and using my...