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    Confused about Wire/Fuse sizes needed for Battery switch

    So I am adding dual batteries to my boat. I bought a Blue Sea 7650 with the ACR and a bus bar. I am confused though about what gauge wire and fuses I need to use to connect it all. The diagram appears to show 4 fuses in the cables, 2 close to the batteries,one in the Accessory wire going to the...
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    Smart Tab location and trailer straps

    So I purchased Smart Tabs for my 97 Maxum this spring and was all set to install them when I ran into a snag. It appears to me that the spot where I should install them is right where my trailer straps are. See the pictures below. I think the Smart Tabs should go where the pink lines are...
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    Adding a Second battery, what else do I need?

    I am looking to add a second battery this year to my boat, 97 Maxum 1900 SR2. I was looking at the Blue Sea 7650 for it. What else will I need besides the switch and the battery? I have seen some say you need a bus bar, fuses, I assume I need some battery cables. Is that the correct switch to get?
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    Questions on replacing plywood under sunpad/engine cover

    A couple of questions. It looks like the plywood was replaced once before on my 97 Maxum. It is rotted and busted out again and I am going to replace it. Right now the underside has carpet on it as you can see in the pictures, I am worried that is causing it to rot faster since water get's...
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    SW Ohio Lake Conditions

    Still extremely high water. Caesar Creek State Park - Still high but they did open two ramps yesterday http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks/caesarck/tabid/720/Default.aspx East Fork State Park - still closed no ETA on when the water level will be lowered enough to get to the ramps...
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    tow boat with BMW X3

    Ok so I am looking at a 97 Maxum 1900. NADA guides say the dry weight on boat is 2270 lbs. the X3 is rated: gross trailer weight braked (lbs) 3,500 and max payload (lbs) 1,036. Will I be over that 3500 lb mark with the trailer and fuel? I won't be towing it far, maybe 10 miles to the lake or...
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    1997 Maxum 1900 SR2 - Good first boat?

    I am looking at this boat http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/boa/1815141824.html I have never owned a boat before and would be using it on a lake in the area an Occasionally on the Ohio River here near Cincinnati. Would this be a good first boat? The price seems a little high compared to the...
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