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    Total boat electrical refit - looking for advice

    10 feet between batteries. So 10 feet of positive, 10 feet of negative = 20’ Probably best to say 25 feet to be certain. I was thinking 4 gauge, but slightly heavier won’t make too much of a difference to the pocket book Thanks for your help. Electrical is not my forte
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    Total boat electrical refit - looking for advice

    Thanks. Glad you mentioned this. I went back and looked at a different video. I was under the impression that it connects both batteries only during charging. I was not aware that it could be used to connect both for starting in the event of a discharged starter battery. Exactly what I was after
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    Total boat electrical refit - looking for advice

    Waaaaaait a second… it does not appear like I can switch it like a 1+2 system meaning I can’t use two batteries connected together to start the motor should the motor battery be drained from hard starting…. I can only charge both batteries. But draw from only one in an emergency start situation...
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    Total boat electrical refit - looking for advice

    I’m using a Noco genesis onboard dual bank charger for the 2 trolling motor batteries. The starter battery will be charged by the alternator And I will likely hook that one up to A small solar panel while I am away to keep the battery topped in case the auto bilge pump cycles a few times. The...
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    Total boat electrical refit - looking for advice

    Thanks, if I’m not mistaken, those are some hefty cables. I’m running a 50/60/70 hp series OMC triple. Having the third batt connected will be out of the question then as it is approx 18-20 cable feet from each other. Batt 1 and 2 are approx 10’ apart. Those are the two I was considering...
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    Total boat electrical refit - looking for advice

    So I’m just getting to my wiring project now. Because I have 2 group 27’s up front and one starting battery at the back, I’m debating wiring these up so that they can all be used separately or all together if in the event of everything being depleted by using a series of 1+2 switches At the...
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    Supersports with tops?

    That is a sharp boat. Do you know how tall your top is? I’d like mine to be Enough for somebody say 6’ to stand up under easily.
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    '74 Holiday 18 Restore Mod.... Convert to open bow.

    Gluvit yes. If you want to go further, do both Gluvit inside and west system’s g-flex on the outside. Now is the time to turn it upside down if you plan on it. G flex is Similar to Gluvit, but floods the seams nicely with syringes, especially with a heat gun. Stays flexible. Can’t vouch for...
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Thanks. I think that’s what I’m going to do
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Before I finalize my foam and floor, I’m trying to figure out where I’m going to mount my battery charger and batteries so I know how I’m going to route the cabling…. Thinking about placing the charger up under the drivers helm on the divider/back board. This way I can see the charge...
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    Supersports with tops?

    Thanks. Part of my concern is that I want a boarding ladder on the back for swimming. I guess once I get the step over platform done I’ll see how much real estate is left. What is your Dash made of? looks like walnut. Pretty sharp. I also like your teak look flooring
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    Sacrificial anodes on an aluminum hull - Advice needed

    This thread might get more responses if it was posted in the main tech section instead of a manufacturers section, perhaps one of the moderators can move it? I’d like to know the answer to this myself. I have an aluminum hull and the only anode I have is in the motor. Wondering if I should add...
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    Supersports with tops?

    I want to put a bimini top on my supersport 160 this year but I really don’t like idea of it getting in the way when it is stowed. What do you guys that have them do? Lay them across the back at the splashwell? Lay them on the windshield? Stand them straight up overhead?
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    '67 Holiday 18' - Make it Usable

    I like it…looks like an economical way to convert your Bimini top to be more like a stand up enclosure. I’d like to have a Bimini on my supersport but I don’t like how they stow. Too bulky.
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    I decided to shorten the rod locker to 5 feet only. I want more flotation foam under the floor. The 7 foot I originally planned doesn’t leave much foam under the floor upfront. I’m just going to double up the rods when I put them away. No tubes. Just an open box. I’ll figure out and bend up some...
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    Bilge pump questions

    Hey everyone I have a few questions about bilge pumps. I have picked up two automatic bilge pumps. One for the back and one for the bow. The reason I’m putting one upfront is because I am adding a rod locker in the bottom of my boat and I’m uncertain of what the centre of gravity will do...
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    Options for water sealing wood

    Wait, I’m dead sure I’ve seen this OTF with Spar Varnish instead of Poly. Are Spar Varnish and Poly similar?
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    That’s exactly what I want. Flexibility at any time
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    No apology needed, thanks for the link
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Like this one? I can’t remember where I saved this photo from. I have a full folder of all kinds of great ideas. If this was somebody on Iboats. Kudos. I hope you don’t mind me copying it! Actually, I’m thinking about doing this very thing or going one step further by building a portable...
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