Hey guys I just purchased and am installing a jbl ma6004 320watt max 60rms amp that draws a max of 40amps it says. I am running 6 gauge wire 15 feet from the amp to the battery. My question is the manual States to install an appropriate fuse within 1.5 ft of thebattery. I'm not sure what type...
Hey guys my 4 blade solas 13 pitch 13.25 diameter is worn out and has some dings. . looking at buying am additional prop and possibly switching to a 3 blade for maybe a little more top end speed.. I'm running about 25-27 mph at 6000 rpm which is at the high end of my range 5000-6000. was...
Hey guys just purchased a new west marine amb600w stereo to replace my broken one. i have a wiring question. i removed the old radio and i planned on just using the wiring which went into my old radio for the new install. The problem i have is that all the wire colors are the same except my new...
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Just unwrapped my boat and prepping for the season. When I was checking my throttle I am able to move it to reverse and then downward as if I was backing and increasing throttle. So the reverse seems to operate as it always does when the engine is running. Now from neutral I can move the...
I want to switch out my current seat pedestal for an adjustable one possible a stand up one. I have a 26 foot pontoon and my captains seat is in a position so if anyone is sitting on my starboard side front I have to stand up to see over them which is Most of the time. Wondering if anyone has...
My Jenson Marine radio 40x4 watts died this year. Purchased a unit from West marine that is 70x4 watts. Just wondering if this will have a significant sound difference as far as clarity and loudness because of wattage. I'm not familiar with how wattage pertains to this and If it will...
Hey guys at the end of the season I started having an electrical issue with my 26 foot pontoon. First realized it on a weekend when my fuse panel was dead and all my electronics didn't work. That day I took it out all day as the engine started and no engine issues were noted.. the next weekend I...
is there a reason why you would wire 8ga battery wire from the battery for 25 feet to a control breaker cabinet where the 8 ga wire is stepped down to a 10ga wire with a connector. Then the 10ga wire runs for 2 feet and is connected to the boat's circuit breaker. why wouldnt the 8 ga wire run...
Located a corroded wire split on my boat which was giving me no power to my circuit breaker. The single power wire was running from my batter to my circuit board compartment. The single wire was split into two wires with only shnk wrap which completely corroded out. My question is I'm going to...
Hi Guys I've for the first time experienced an issue regarding no power to all 6 of my rocker switches. Glenn on this board has been a big help in locating my issue and i think im close to solvinh it. i have a couple questions for my knowledge.
#1 - I have 1 red accessory wire and 1 black wire...
Hi guys my 2010 sweetwater pontoon had no issues a week ago .. Today I got on the boat and the engine started perfectly .. My radio, navigation , docking lights and nab lights all do not work . I have a pop out fuse panel with 6 switches and non of then turn on the accessories. The switches...
Damaged my 13 pitch 4 blade looking to possibly switch to 3 blade 15 pitch for more speed??
Just wondering what it will do regarding rpm and speed. I have a 26 foot pontoon with f115 Yamaha 4 stroke. Pushing 5800-5900 rpm at 23-27mph max depending on load/wind.. Wondering if I could gain some...
Hey guys I have a 26 foot pontoon with yamaha f115. I have a dual purpose battery installed already. I have a brand new interstate starting battery that I am looking to add and install a switch. I'm doing this as I am adding a Jbl marine amp (40amp draw Max) to my stereo. Any suggestions on this...
Still trying to figure out my new this season ventilation issue.. Last season motor trimmed half way up wit no ventilation issues. This season I Must trim motor almost all the way down to not ventilate. I added a 13 lb crone under front deck ladder during off season but I can't seem to think...
