BB;
I’m located in ft mill and a retired electrician , if you run into
problems call and i’ll try to help. schematic from cracker larry is
spot on !!!
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2nd cracker larry, i rewired my shrimping boat last year using that company.
If it fly’s, floats, or, friggs, rent it!
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Originally posted by Black BartSo I brought my boat home to Charlotte and wanna clean up the wiring in the center console. I’ve also purchased a battery switch and onboard charger and want to add these components, as well as a fuse block, to my system.
Questions:
- Other than a fuse block, what, if any, other components do I need to complete this project?
2)Is it better for me to completely remove and redo all wiring or just clean things up with zip ties and clips? Do any of y’all have the pre-made wiring harnesses, and if so, are you pleased with them?
- What factors should I be considering that I haven’t mentioned?
As usual, thanks in advance, and I look forward to your ■■■■■■■■.
“I’m not a hundred percent in love with your tone right now…”
Hey Bart. Hope you remember when I fished on your boat.
There are a lot of helpful boat owners on this site. But, before you buy the new electrical components; it would probably help them if you would post the type and age of your boat as a reference for the guys to make a base point reference from. Then post the cost of the electrical components (wire, batteries, switches, etc…) that you are pricing.
I promise, I am just trying to help.
And I understand if your tag line:
“I’m not a hundred percent in love with your tone right now…”
will cause you to give my post a couple extra days to assess.
For me… It would have to be SOME KIND OF SPECIAL BOAT FOR ME TO THINK THAT REWIRING THE WHOLE THING WOULD MAKE SENSE!!! - iFly
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It would have to be SOME KIND OF SPECIAL BOAT FOR ME TO THINK THAT REWIRING THE WHOLE THING WOULD MAKE SENSE!!!
I’ve seen the pictures of the mess he has now, and it sure needs some serious help [:0]
Capt. Larry Teuton
Swamp Worshiper
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Originally posted by SSFieroConsider buying from bestboatwire.com
It’s quite a bit cheaper than genuinedeals.com
I’ve used them before and just bought some yesterday.
The quality is excellent. And my paypal invoice is from genuinedeals anyway.
You’ll pay shipping. But it was only $6. Still the cheapest I’ve found.10% of the people catch 90% of the fish.
Bestboatwire and genuinedealz are the same place. Sometimes you get a better price from one over the other, but they are the same warehouse…
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Originally posted by iFlyquote:
Originally posted by Black BartSo I brought my boat home to Charlotte and wanna clean up the wiring in the center console. I’ve also purchased a battery switch and onboard charger and want to add these components, as well as a fuse block, to my system.
Questions:
- Other than a fuse block, what, if any, other components do I need to complete this project?
2)Is it better for me to completely remove and redo all wiring or just clean things up with zip ties and clips? Do any of y’all have the pre-made wiring harnesses, and if so, are you pleased with them?
- What factors should I be considering that I haven’t mentioned?
As usual, thanks in advance, and I look forward to your ■■■■■■■■.
“I’m not a hundred percent in love with your tone right now…”
Hey Bart. Hope you remember when I fished on your boat.
There are a lot of helpful boat owners on this site. But, before you buy the new electrical components; it would probably help them if you would post the type and age of your boat as a reference for the guys to make a base point reference from. Then post the cost of the electrical components (wire, batteries, switches, etc…) that you are pricing.
I promise, I am just trying to help.
And I understand if your tag line:
“I’m not a hundred percent in love with your tone right now…”
will cause you to give my post a couple extra days to assess.
For me… It would have to be SOME KIND OF SPECIAL BOAT FOR ME TO THINK THAT REWIRING THE WHOLE THING WOULD MAKE SENSE!!! - iFly
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Here are a few pictures of what I’m dealing with. The left cluster of wires is the bundle coming from the motor, and the right cluster goes to the throttle.
Same cluster of wires from a different angle:
I can post more pictures if necessary. Thanks again for your ■■■■■■■■/assistance.
“I’m not a hundred percent in love with your tone right now…”
quote:Didn't really want/need you to fess up. Just want you to fish hard in Charleston and be safe.
Originally posted by Black BartSure I remember you, iFly. Running out of gas in the middle of the harbor is sorta’ hard for me to forget. Still my most expensive trip to date…
“I’m not a hundred percent in love with your tone right now…”
I think that the soft floor (deck) on the right (starboard side) of the console is the reason that I even responded. Spending a bunch of money on electricals on a boat with a soft deck was my big concern. If the decking is good, its probably worth spending money on electrics. But NOT the other way around.
If the decking is solid, it’s probably worth doing this project.
I know that “electricals and electrics” are not words.
Just wanted to update this thread and, more importantly, throw some shine where deserved.
I untangled (as much as possible) and separated all of the power and ground wires in the console. In the process, however, I pulled apart a few connections without taking the time to thoroughly identify and/or mark them. Fooled with the disconnected wires for a couple of very frustrating evenings (to no avail) and finally said the heck with it.
Remembered several of y’all singing the praises off Lars at O-Sea-D Boatworks, so I figured I’d give him a call.
Long story short, Lars is as advertised. He cleaned up the console wiring and added a battery switch, buss bar and fuse block. He also remounted my transducer, serviced the motor and did a few other little things I’d requested. Of equal importance, he kept his word and completed all of these tasks in the timeframe we originally discussed. No excuses, delays or bull-jive.
If any of y’all are ever in need of similar services, I 100% recommend Lars and O-Sea-D. It’s nice to know there are still some businesses out there who really put their customers first and actually do what they say they’re gonna do…
Here are a couple of pictures I snapped with my phone:
Before:
After:
“I’m not a hundred percent in love with your tone right now…”
Great stuff thanks for following up
2000 SeaPro 180CC w/ Yammy 115 2 stroke
1966 13’ Boston Whaler w/ Merc 25 4 stroke “Flatty”
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Looks great !
2013 Tidewater 180CC
115 Yamaha