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What kind of circuit breaker

Last post by flex2win « 10 Sep 2019, 14:52
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by Rsb1970 » 18 Aug 2019, 23:27

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I need a 50 amp circuit breaker for my minn-Kota 40 lb thrust trolling motor. Minn-Kota brand is around $35. I’ve seen some for anywhere around $10...

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Closer to the battery, the better.

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Last post by flex2win
10 Sep 2019, 14:52
extending trolling motor cables.

Last post by BigTerp « 06 Sep 2019, 10:15
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by kooldecker » 11 May 2019, 14:59

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hi folks,
I have a quick question regarding extending my trolling motor cables. I'm going to use a pair of jumper cables 4 gauge to extend my...

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Take the head cover off and inspect the wires and connections. I bought a used Minn Kota 74# 24v Maxxum that during the first outing the head got so...

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Last post by BigTerp
06 Sep 2019, 10:15
portable transducer mount

Last post by senkosam « 04 Sep 2019, 08:08
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by senkosam » 05 Aug 2019, 06:46

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Other than having to drill holes to mount a transducer bracket or mount it to the trolling motor, I came up with this idea a few years ago:
Get one...

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I own three car top (truck bed) boats: Grumman canoe, 11.5' jon boat and the 10' v bottom shown. The transducer will not and can not move using the...

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Last post by senkosam
04 Sep 2019, 08:08
What Transducer for Side Scan on my Jon Boat?

Is the Triple Shot from Lawrence too Long?

Last post by CoachFletch « 28 Aug 2019, 21:42
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by CoachFletch » 27 Aug 2019, 15:30

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I'm perplexed as to whether or not my setup will allow me to replace my existing transducer with one that will give me side scan/imaging.

I have a...

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Thanks again for this idea! I’ll check out the Helix transducer and see if it’s compatible with the Hook Series.

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Last post by CoachFletch
28 Aug 2019, 21:42
Panther 55 tilt and trim unit

Last post by wmk0002 « 27 Aug 2019, 11:35
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by wmk0002 » 02 Aug 2019, 13:18

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Is anyone familiar with these? I have one that came with the purchase of an outboard. It works but the previous owner said that the switch shorted...

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Pulled motor off last night. There were no signs of water intrusion, brushes were clean and springy, armature seemed pretty clean too. There was some...

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27 Aug 2019, 11:35
Under console wiring diagram 2011 G3 1756SC

Last post by the hammer « 24 Aug 2019, 07:33
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by the hammer » 13 Aug 2019, 15:38

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Seems to be a spare set Red/Black, not connected to anything

Anything would be of help
thanks!

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Yeah. I know where the unconnected end is. I don't know where they put the unconnected end though.

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Last post by the hammer
24 Aug 2019, 07:33
Any easy way to slow down trolling motor?

Last post by Shaugh « 21 Aug 2019, 09:41
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by flatbottomman » 20 Aug 2019, 22:11

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My Minnkota 30lb trolling motor works great. However, on my little boat, the slowest setting is too fast to leave on and slowly cruise the shoreline...

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I've used this controller on 12 and 24 volt systems... lasted for years.. works great... quick forward or reverse... dial is like a dimmer switch....

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Last post by Shaugh
21 Aug 2019, 09:41
My winter of rewiring

Plan on rewiring G3 1756SC

Last post by the hammer « 19 Aug 2019, 18:09
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by the hammer » 19 Aug 2019, 09:07

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From even before bringing my boat home from the dealer in 12/2011, I wanted 6ga wire run to my 24V trolling motor. The dealer couldn't do it, so I...

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I noticed your commentary on the other thread, Tracker rebuild.

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Last post by the hammer
19 Aug 2019, 18:09
On Board Battery Chargers

Last post by Rivernut « 16 Aug 2019, 08:04
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by Matt193 » 24 Jun 2019, 21:04

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I'm putting an onboard charger in a guy's boat and am looking for some input about the different brands out there. I've installed many Minnkota...

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Its mot the humidity in small compartments that kills sealed battery chargers,its the heat. This is my 4 battery Stealth charging system. It is about...

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16 Aug 2019, 08:04
Battery placement

Last post by Rsb1970 « 15 Aug 2019, 23:50
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by Rsb1970 » 14 Aug 2019, 18:00

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Would it be to much weight in the back of this boat with 2 battery’s down in that hole. That’s where I put the cranking battery. I need to figure out...

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LOL. It gives me some shade going down the river.

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Last post by Rsb1970
15 Aug 2019, 23:50
Rubber isolators for

Last post by hipster dufus « 15 Aug 2019, 07:49
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by hipster dufus » 12 Aug 2019, 07:40

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Yippee, sold my 55# minn Kota. Got a maxxum 70# on the way , does anyone use a lanyard kind of rubber isolators between ur boat deck and tm mount?...

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i was looking to dampen vibration running and trailering. i just mounted my new maxxum straight to my g3. was able to get 6 bolts and fender washers...

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Last post by hipster dufus
15 Aug 2019, 07:49
New tm

Last post by hipster dufus « 14 Aug 2019, 18:39

by hipster dufus » 14 Aug 2019, 18:39

Well sold my hated edge trolling motor and installed a new minn Kota maxxum 70# variable speed. What a difference! Rock solid mount, easy stow and...

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Last post by hipster dufus
14 Aug 2019, 18:39
Navigation lights?

Last post by 1960 yellowboat « 13 Aug 2019, 14:44
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by zuren » 25 Jun 2019, 11:43

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I'm curious what others have used for nav. lights on a small tin boat that has no electrical setup or permanent lights. My boat only has a battery...

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Well, I'm cheap
Since I only go out a night very seldom,
I get white, red, and green lightsticks at the dollar store and use them.
Two small LED...

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Last post by 1960 yellowboat
13 Aug 2019, 14:44
Any way to just use one fish finder instead of two?

Last post by TMO8853 « 12 Aug 2019, 10:41
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by flatbottomman » 08 Aug 2019, 23:02

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I was originally going to order a fish finder for the front of the boat and another for the rear for when I'm driving. However, I started thinking it...

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The lowarence Elite Ti units have the ability to Connect to a phone or tablet and you still have all the same functionality that you have on fish...

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Last post by TMO8853
12 Aug 2019, 10:41
Minn Kota maxxum

Last post by hipster dufus « 08 Aug 2019, 16:33

by hipster dufus » 08 Aug 2019, 16:33

Mk is discontinuing it’s maxxums. Found a 70# on sale at cabelas for 749$. Wouldn’t u know , not in stock can’t get it. I ask for an 80# for that...

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Last post by hipster dufus
08 Aug 2019, 16:33
Battery voltage

Last post by jethro « 07 Aug 2019, 09:59
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by nvmycj » 04 Aug 2019, 14:22

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Good day all!

When I turn on my battery, the voltage meter reads 12.2. Then with my LED’s and LED bar turn on, it drops to 11.2.

Just curious if...

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Oh good, I'm glad! It's pretty handy.

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Last post by jethro
07 Aug 2019, 09:59
Cheap switches/fuse panel?

Last post by Wyota « 06 Aug 2019, 19:21
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by flatbottomman » 04 Aug 2019, 21:42

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I'm currently outfitting a 1442 tin boat. The spirit of the build is to do everything as inexpensively as possible. As such, I a looking for an...

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I think the possibilities are endless. As long as you have battery that is at least twice the size in amphours as your total amp load multiplied by...

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Last post by Wyota
06 Aug 2019, 19:21
transducer mounting

Last post by kdgrills « 02 Aug 2019, 17:04
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by 1960 yellowboat » 02 Aug 2019, 15:04

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Where's the best place to mount a transducer on a riveted boat? Does it have to be away from a rivet in still water?

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That's the general idea, get it in the cleanest water you can.
How big a difference does it really make? I'm not sure.
How much clean water is really...

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Last post by kdgrills
02 Aug 2019, 17:04
fixed vs variable.

Last post by jethro « 31 Jul 2019, 08:52
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by hipster dufus » 23 Jul 2019, 07:31

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as i slowly ponder my new tm, i wonder which would be best fixed or variable speed? worth the money to go variable? more failures? opinions...

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I didn't even know you could still buy a fixed speed trolling motor. Get variable for sure.

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Last post by jethro
31 Jul 2019, 08:52
motor guide closeout

Last post by hipster dufus « 31 Jul 2019, 07:45

by hipster dufus » 31 Jul 2019, 07:45

anyone hear if motorguide is go hav a closeout on their x5 motors because of the new tour and tour pros?

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Last post by hipster dufus
31 Jul 2019, 07:45
Depth finder quick connect harness

Last post by onthewater102 « 30 Jul 2019, 14:36
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by bobbfrommn » 28 Jul 2019, 09:04

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I'm mounting my depth finder transducer on my trolling motor. Instead of having 15' of cable to deal with when moving the motor around I was...

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I have mine in a roll made inside a section of PET cable sleeving. Keeps it in a nice neat loop out of the way but didn't involve cutting anything....

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Last post by onthewater102
30 Jul 2019, 14:36
Battery tender

Last post by jethro « 30 Jul 2019, 11:15
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by Rumblejohn » 22 Jul 2019, 22:00

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Is a Batterytender Plus or Junior inadequate for a group 27 deep cycle lead acid battery? I'm not in a big hurry, but I want the batteries to last as...

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Scarlett Johanssen? She can wait a few minutes, those deep cycles are expensive!!

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Last post by jethro
30 Jul 2019, 11:15
Raymarine Dragonfly 7 Pro

Last post by BillPlayfoot « 20 Jul 2019, 21:06
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by BillPlayfoot » 07 Feb 2019, 07:39

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Anyone using the Raymarine Dragonfly 7 Pro? I am thinking about purchasing one this weekend. Youtube vids show it is amazing. What is it really like?

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After adjusting the transducer angle this Raymarine Dragonfly works perfectly for me. The downview shows the bottom at 200 foot depth as well and as...

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Last post by BillPlayfoot
20 Jul 2019, 21:06
Bilge pump float switches

Last post by kdgrills « 20 Jul 2019, 13:15
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by kdgrills » 02 Apr 2019, 20:13

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Are they all just crap?

Finishing up rewiring my little 14 foot Mirrocraft.
I bought all high end components and installed
it the right way, have a...

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Well, I bought & just returned an Ultima 600 to Amazon:

The field effect switch seemed to work well, however the pump cavitated about halfway...

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Last post by kdgrills
20 Jul 2019, 13:15
Bow Mounted Trolling Foot Controlled from Stern

Last post by jethro « 11 Jul 2019, 11:13
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by TMO8853 » 18 Jun 2019, 09:49

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I've been working on a boat my Grandpa left me for the last year or so. It's an old Terry 1969 1436 that has a lot of family history. The decks that...

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I know it's expensive but it will be amazing, trust us. If I had to chose one motor to fail on me it would be the gas motor for sure, the electric is...

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Last post by jethro
11 Jul 2019, 11:13
Electrical nightmare

Last post by nvmycj « 11 Jul 2019, 08:11
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by nvmycj » 02 Jul 2019, 16:47
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Guys,...
I don't know what to do. Sorry if this sounds very discombobulated! You should see my garage.

I'm trying to figure out if I need to use...

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Thank you guys!!
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Last post by nvmycj
11 Jul 2019, 08:11
Side imaging fish finder that wont break the bank?

Last post by onthewater102 « 09 Jul 2019, 12:07
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by RaisedByWolves » 05 Jul 2019, 12:32

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Are there any out there that will give me only SI and DI without GPS and a bunch of unnecessary bells and whistles?

I fish primarily a local 1000+...

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If you're trying to keep costs down I'd be looking for a used one, 798's were very reliable and had the features you're looking for and can be found...

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Last post by onthewater102
09 Jul 2019, 12:07
Wiring mounts for aluminum boat with no decking?

Last post by LDUBS « 08 Jul 2019, 17:57
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by bikerider » 16 Apr 2019, 16:32
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I recently did a redistribution of weight in my 12 ft tin and now have to extend my trolling motor wiring from the transom up to in front of the...

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These look pretty good. I can see a lot of potential uses for the various fasteners. Good recommendation!
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Last post by LDUBS
08 Jul 2019, 17:57
GPS shuts Off When Cranking Engine UPDATE! SOLVED!

Last post by Superlucky « 01 Jul 2019, 16:56

by Superlucky » 01 Jul 2019, 16:56

As you may recall, I had previously posted that my GPS/Depthfinder would shut off when I would crank the motor. My previous setup was a group 24...

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01 Jul 2019, 16:56

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