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Motorguide xi3

Last post by sonny.barile « 12 Oct 2019, 17:42
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by sonny.barile » 12 Oct 2019, 11:26

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Looking at sw bow mounted trolling motors for a 16 ft aluminum.

Is The xi3 made in the USA? I have found online that the xi5 is but nothing on the...

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12 Oct 2019, 17:42
Could a grounding issue cause fuse burn out

Last post by GTS225 « 09 Oct 2019, 23:43
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by the hammer » 09 Oct 2019, 18:15

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I just had to replace the fuse for the wire that runs from my car battery to the trailer hitch. I don't know what made me think about the fuse until...

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You've got a fused hot wire running to your trailer connector? If so, you may have gotten the connector into the water, and that hot shorted to...

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Last post by GTS225
09 Oct 2019, 23:43
nav. light's / toggle replacement

Last post by maintenanceguy « 03 Oct 2019, 17:33
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by Fishingman48 » 01 Oct 2019, 14:05

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This v-hull tin i picked up last year been workin on it in my spare time, new base, post's & seats all way round and redoin the console tighten...

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Switches are typically standard sizes. My guess is that this is a double pole, double throw (DPDT) switch with a jumper across two of the terminals....

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Last post by maintenanceguy
03 Oct 2019, 17:33
Navigation lights?

Last post by Fishingman48 « 01 Oct 2019, 12:44
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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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Am new here and a couple months behind / but agree with the Walmart LED clamp On been using them for good 10 15 yrs since LED came out with them &...

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Last post by Fishingman48
01 Oct 2019, 12:44
What kind of circuit breaker

Last post by moecarama « 28 Sep 2019, 18:05
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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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Bussman get'em cheaper from Amazon, this is how I have mine connected to the battery. I used a piece of copper 1/2 pipe smashed it flat in my vice...

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Last post by moecarama
28 Sep 2019, 18:05
Rubber isolators for

Last post by Wallyc « 27 Sep 2019, 19:33
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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 used the provided washers that came with the motor. I tried without before . Never again.
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Last post by Wallyc
27 Sep 2019, 19:33
Tilt/Trim Relay Replacement

Last post by wmk0002 « 27 Sep 2019, 11:44
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by wmk0002 » 26 Sep 2019, 12:13

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I got a used Panther Tilt/Trim unit with an outboard purchase recently. I have already posted some here about it. Anyways, since it is an aftermarket...

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I'll have pics this weekend hopefully. I have a few places in mind to install it but I my rear hatch is not very organized and has a lot of stuff yet...

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27 Sep 2019, 11:44
Any easy way to slow down trolling motor?

Last post by Tinny Fleet « 22 Sep 2019, 19:36
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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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You could also tie a small bucket on a rope and let it follow behind the boat as you go. The bigger the bucket, the slower the boat.

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Last post by Tinny Fleet
22 Sep 2019, 19:36
Battery charger help needed.

Last post by JNG « 21 Sep 2019, 19:46
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by JNG » 15 Sep 2019, 19:21

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My old Schumacher charger kicked the bucket after two decades or more of faithful service. I have been looking online for a replacement. I now have a...

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DaleH, I wholeheartedly agree.

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21 Sep 2019, 19:46
What Transducer for Side Scan on my Jon Boat?

Is the Triple Shot from Lawrence too Long?

Last post by Wallyc « 21 Sep 2019, 18:44
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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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Humminbird and Lowrance ducers are not interchangeable. With that said what I did so I didn’t have to worry about motor position was to put two side...

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Last post by Wallyc
21 Sep 2019, 18:44
portable transducer mount

Last post by LDUBS « 15 Sep 2019, 23:01
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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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Scotty makes a transducer holder based on a similar concept to your homemade version. Theirs fits in one of their rod holders. You may be asking what...

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Last post by LDUBS
15 Sep 2019, 23:01
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
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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Last post by wmk0002
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
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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Last post by Rivernut
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
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
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:...

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20 Jul 2019, 13:15

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