Thats what the previous owner did, cut and run...LOL:smt021
Smarter than me, huh? :grin:
I think the engine/starting/acc wiring is going to be the worst of it...not ready to part it out yet.. :grin:...she sounds great running...and drives engaged fine in forward and reverse....nice and...
Update : I took the boat over to the local marine mechanic who was totally confused with the wiring issues. I didn't feel quite so dumb after he was stumped too. :lol:
So I hauled it to Marine Tech Concepts in Port Clinton Oh and they didn't think it was going to be a problem at all. They...
Hi all,
Okay, it goes to the marine mechanic on Thursday. Hes going to go through the system and see what is going on with the old girl. In the meantime, teak work...
Thanks for all the help everyone, and the good spirit to give it a try ! :smt038
Okay, I went today to Lowes and no Wire Tracker. The two employees that helped me said that their Lowes store used to carry alot of electrical tools that they no longer have. There was nothing even similiar to what I was looking for. Menards was a bust as well as Walmart. I will be going back to...
Yes, I downloaded the manual and it shows me one ignition and I am assuming that both twin ignitions will get the same color wires coming from the wall...I am still not sure how they both can tie into the fuse part though. I can see how one can tie into the fuse, but other than splicing wires...
Thanks Mike !
I will make a run to Lowes tomorrow and grab one of those and start again. I am sure that will end some of the confusion. So thanks for the great idea there ! Sounds like if you rewired your own boat you have some patience, and determination also , huh ? :thumbsup:
I...
Incoming from harness along wall. The wires on far left and to far right are very fat.
2 ignition switches,fuse holders, kill switch with 2 black in and out.
Original ignition bottom left...wired how it was. Note white wire runs to fuse off igntion. Is this right? I have no white wire on...
Hey Thanks guys ! There's the spirit ! :smt038
The wire finder sounds like a great idea !
It is unplugged from the shore power to the house now. I have not smelled nor seen any fuel on the motors or bilges. I have a basic concept of AC wiring ( having replaced every receptacle and switch in...
Well, I am known for my stubbornness and determination....just ask my husband..haha..:grin:
I think I will tinker over the weekend and then give the guy a call on Tuesday...
Thanks for the replies to date....
Julie
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HI Folks, I have some questions that I hope someone can answer...Here's my story..I bought the boat a few weeks ago because when I seen it I loved it.Classic old boat with fantastic floor plan on a trailer. The fellow that sold it to us started both motors with no problem. We moved the...