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    newbie -NEEDS ADVICE- winter storage /maintenance-do list

    din't wrap the charger .........i wrapped the top of TM ,guessing that's where the computer for gps is ?...maybe not necessary -salt water tm so i know its sealed( more worried bout freezing electronics ??) ...the boats under a tin roof but exposed to dampness and freezing.......couple more days...
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    newbie -NEEDS ADVICE- winter storage /maintenance-do list

    thanks DOC-................ TM would be a bear to remove - the way i have it bolted on and thats all blocked by under bow battery holder , hard enuff to check water in the batteries ...(snugged in holder TIGHT) anyway it does have a 3 bank smart charger...... i wrapped the computer end up and...
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    newbie -NEEDS ADVICE- winter storage /maintenance-do list

    20 hp tohatsu 4 cycle...electric start and tilt....... i've watched buncha youtube - draining and refilling lower unit gear oil........haven't seen where yuh drain motor oil and change oil filter so far my list - spray wd40 or fogging oil in spark plug holes drain that...
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    newbie -NEEDS ADVICE- winter storage /maintenance-do list

    lotta fun -my 1st summer with a boat,learning to fish.........now that cold has settled in and hard freeze predictions.......prolly not going out for a while.. I have never changed oil or spark plugs in an outboard....its a new tohatsu 20hp with power trim.....original oil and fluid...... i...
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    Just passed my boating education class...anyone else

    not required but figured ...SAFETY FIRST... tryin to learn........prolly forgot as much as i learned.....got mine before i put boat in water
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    how to find public launches

    i'm having a hard time finding public boat ramps / launches. wondering if there is a link yall know about well i know the neighborhood ramp and 2 more....... ready to venture out a lil further.......SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA AND MISSISSIPPI........... any reccommendations ....... also if anyone...
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    marinco receptacle ....not sure how to differentiate 12/24 v

    plug and receptacle for 12 or 24 volt ............ the plug had 3 opyions and was labeled 12 , 24 and neg so that part simple the receptacle has 4 options for my 2 wires ?? its labeled cu wire for 2 OR strip gage for the other 2.......i'm not sure which to use......both the strip gage and c u...
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    Extend power lead on trolling motor

    and they priority mail licketty split pdq
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    Extend power lead on trolling motor

    marinewire.com has connectors for 6 gauge to any size ring connector- just ordered some for my cb..........might be tinned marinewire.com ? can't acess email to check while here at work..........but i got the link HERE someplace
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    24 volt trolling motor circuit breaker connection

    prudent and safe is why i asked ........... ?? no doo dads ??.............. #6 marine tinned wire , marinco plug/receptacle...adhesive shrink and various connectors from marine wire - i'm asking because it is a high dollar brand new TM....of course if it were a cheapo- i'd still wanna be...
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    24 volt trolling motor circuit breaker connection

    awesome thanks ben - HEY COULD I PUT IT between ?? where the 2 batteries connect to be in "SERIES"... never seen that diagram..lol...but it would simplify location and accessability ???........how would that effect anything
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    24 volt trolling motor circuit breaker connection

    thanks mr D i take that as put it on the pos - hot leg to TM.............which seems obvious even to me......but i hate to assume and absolutely want to be as safe for me & passengers AND THE FANCY PANTS TM ! BUT I DID SEE DIAGRAMS WITH IT ON NEG lead and a diagram with cb on both neg and...
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    24 volt trolling motor circuit breaker connection

    gathered up what i think i need and studying connection diagrams........has me WONDERING most show the circuit breaker on the POS wire and some show it on the neg.......i even just found 1 with circuit breakers on BOTH ?? i understand the 24 volt ( 2 batteries in series ) and i've looked at...
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    when to tilt ?

    yes it has power trim tilt.........i tilt it all the way up ( out water- when trailering / anchored&fishing ) thanks the pictures helped ... dint know about the'' bow diggin'' when too far down........
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    when to tilt ?

    must seem foolish but beyond when i want motor OUT the water..............i really dont know when to use the tilt on my outboard..... some simple idea of when it should be allllllllll the way down and when angled or up some ?? does it matter ? any advantages either way ????????????
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    ok better best for connections/connectors

    ok guys zzzybil is pronounced sybil........... lol.......its a girl name .......spelled crazy cuz i dont have to try and remember diff for diff sites so when i ask ridiculous questions ........yuh have to take into consideration i'm a woman - 1st boat etc i really appreciate yall - following...
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    how to secure batteries up front ??

    thanks....... i used battery boxes and made a lil frame for'm with 1x4 with 2x6 at end and middle.....then a 1x1 strip along bottom edge 1 side to ''level'' it cuz of the slant....... not much extra clearance.........idk if box lids will fit but will be under bow for most part..... shouldn't...
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    how to secure batteries up front ??

    the outboard had a obvious place to bungee down its battery in the stern however no clue how i'm going to secure 2 trolling motor batteries up front - preferrably under the bow ?.........bought fancy plug and receptacle ,marine wire for the batteries, cb and about ready to get ipilot happening...
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    really need a grab rail = trying to fig a DIY ??

    i've looked at aluminum tube etc @ metal supply but no way to fab up - not a big welding budget....but going to have to have something before i hurt myself........... there must be some of yall that have repurposed or figured out a budget grab rail i'm looking at the threaded black pipe at...
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    decisions decisions-GREEN LIGHT OR WHOA JA HOATS ?

    $167 for plug , cb, and marine wire........got the plug yuh said........not cheap !........no news waiting for stuff......mostly just read and try to learn.....TODAY learned i can'y enter contest cuz i don't post enuff pretty excited - went with the 80 ipilot against my better judgement...
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