I am struggling a bit here with my wiring. I want to buy some large diameter cables to go from battery to starter, but do not know where exactly I need to terminate them. I obviously realise one goes on the + post, one on the - post of the battery, but I need to know where the other ends go so I...
Okay, I have finally started wiring up my boat, much to both my wifes and my neighbours pleasure after 4 years on the driveway. I have rebuilt the transom, fitted a motor, built a console, fitted the throttle and all the cables. Pictures will follow as soon as the wiring is complete. Thanks to...
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I have just finished my second session trying to remove the ply from my transom. In total it has taken 9 hours with a chainsaw and gorilla bar and due to the length of the chainsaw I have been unable to completely remove all the old ply. There is about two inches left at the bottom in places and...
I have built a center console and mounted my morse throttle control. I have just opened my teleflex steering kit and read the instructions and have reached the conclusion that if I fit the helm and bezel at 90 degrees to the floor the spent cable tube will foul the throttle mechanism inside the...
On my evinrude 140 V4 the model number starts with j140t and I believe the serial number is 804193. I know it is between 82&84 but I am trying to ascertain the exact model number. There is another number stamped on the casing "registered a/d number NEO 374". Is this relevant? I want to be able...
tilt tube link arm mechanism. I need everything between the cable and the engine but there is no reference to any of it in the manual. I have seen two evinrude link arms advertised on e-bay but they have two different part numbers. Any help appreciated guys.
Tilt tube/splashwell/transom mount steering??? I know you probably think I am being blond but I am trying to organise the cables for the steering and have come to the conclusion I need to buy a part to connect the steering cable to the engine. I assume some sort of push rod or similar??? Do I...
I have finished building my center console and am ready to fit the helm and throttle controls. What is the correct way to calculate length of steering and throttle cables please?
I have a 5.2 metre dory which is similar to a dell quay dory. I have almost finished building a 2 man centre console out of marine ply and have started painting it. I have just collected the controls (which are morse) and ideally would like to fit them next. unfortunately the cables are far too...
Unbelievably, due to favourable exchange rates and my lack of carpentry skills, I am considering trying seacast for my transom replacement in the UK. I am a little confused however, whether or not my metal drain plug and self bailing outlet pipe will have any effect on the results as they are...
As I am now committed to replacing the transom in my dory prior to fitting my 140hp V4 rude, it seems like the best time to install the trim tabs. What is best, Screwing them in or should they be glassed in to minimise risk of water ingress? What is the best method of sealing if screwed in? I am...
My transom is probably in need of renewal. My twin skinned dory has had a lot of water in the hull and is about to be fitted with a 140 hp Evinrude V4 from the late 70's/ early 80's. The maximum hp rating for the hull is 140HP. The boat is going to be used for inshore fishing in the North sea...
I am part way through building my centre console which will house 2x12v batterys (above gunnell height) but am unsure if their is a way to wire them with a switch so I can use either battery or will I have to disconnect one and reconnect the other in the event of problems??? I have very little...
