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  1. ESGWheel

    Determine Trailer capacity weight concerns

    Yes, that was the point about weighing the boat and trailer at a weigh station as mentioned in post 6. I would venture to guess that most folks do not know their actual weights because it adds up surprising quickly with all the gear. And doing periodic weighing (under similar conditions) can be...
  2. ESGWheel

    Best way to connect Hummingbird Helix 7

    If you already have power to the helm station it may be more than adequate for the Hummingbird and thus no reason to run more power & ground wires. As Dingbat highlights this unit draws a very small current (less than 1 Amp). Assuming you do not already have power to the front of the boat to...
  3. ESGWheel

    Engine won’t turn over.

    This is great news and glad you got it. It’s always the simple things that seem to be the most difficult but you stuck with it and got thru it! You and this boat have been thru a lot and I know it may sound funny just now but in 2 years you will be proudly telling stores of overcoming all...
  4. ESGWheel

    Engine won’t turn over.

    Lots going on here and one of the things I enjoy about this forum is I am always learning while also trying to help. First off, ouch cost to do the block and glad you were able to overcome. Second, sounds like you have a working ign switch, so that is good. Another common element is that 10...
  5. ESGWheel

    Leak into bilge, bellows?

    This a bit of a crossover and may warrant another thread, but here goes > Dual bilge pumps are a good idea for moored boats. I plan on installing a 2nd in my boat this spring (23’ Bowrider). BUT need to use separate discharges (two outlets). Set them up so they come on a different water levels...
  6. ESGWheel

    Engine won’t turn over.

    Ignition Switch. The ign. switch is the common element between no crank and gauges not coming on. I should have thought of that before but was headed there with the voltage check on the Y/R wire. But need to back up a bit. First off, thanks for providing the rest of the detail on parts...
  7. ESGWheel

    Leak into bilge, bellows?

    American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC), the standard setting forum, does not recommend using a check valve for bilge pumps More than sticking open the concern is they will stick closed or become clogged precluding dewatering. The backflow of water you noticed at the bilge pump may just be normal >...
  8. ESGWheel

    Engine won’t turn over.

    That your mention you gauge as well > i.e. they normally indicate when you turn on the key but are not coming on, coupled with no start, is curious. You say 12.6V everywhere: does this include at the starter (the main battery cable connected to it, the “R” in the picture)? Also, test the...
  9. ESGWheel

    Engine cranking not catching

    There are three basic ingredients for an engine to run: fuel (which means proper fuel/air mixture), spark and compression. While other things are needed like proper ignition and cam shaft timing, it really boils down to these three basic items. But let’s first discuss your finding water in the...
  10. ESGWheel

    Trailer bleeding brakes. Part 2

    While we are diverging from the OP’s issue, I will take a chance and provide my thoughts regarding Drum vs Disc. My understandings: (1) for a given diameter disc have move sweep area then drum and (2) drums have a mechanical multiplying (aka self-energizing) effect that increases the shoe’s...
  11. ESGWheel

    Trailer bleeding brakes. Part 2

    Lots of good info here but I am going to suggest two things still warrant looking at. 1st with respect to bleeding using the vacuum device > follow the same protocol of putting the closed end of the wrench on the bleeder screw prior to hooking up the hose, turn on the vacuum device and only...
  12. ESGWheel

    Trailer bleeding brakes. Part 2

    Sorry for being late to the party but here are a few thoughts for consideration. An internally collapsed hose is not a result of the routing unless it was an extremely tight bend or exposed to road damage. It may have simply failed. The picture of your hose seems to have too much play and is...
  13. ESGWheel

    Determine Trailer capacity weight concerns

    If you have owned since new and never an issue what is prompting your question? It seems there is more to the story here. Perhaps just curiosity. If so, and to be comfortable. go to your local sand / gravel quarry and weigh the boat / trailer. Just go talk to them prior to hauling up your boat...
  14. ESGWheel

    Battery Switch

    More on this: your entire load of the boat including the trolling motor and starter for the outboard (OB) are all feeding off that one output from the switch and your wiring is probably fine. As mentioned, the selector switch allows you to decide from which battery (1, 2 or both) that the entre...
  15. ESGWheel

    Battery Switch Confusion

    Typically, the use of the battery “stud” which uses a nut to hold down the wires is used. Your picture shows your connections are using the battery “post”. A typical marine battery disconnect switch uses a stud type connector. See picture. So, to install one of those requires changing out the...
  16. ESGWheel

    Conversion

    Here is some more backgound information (link) if interested. :-)
  17. ESGWheel

    Looking for any suggestions

    This is confusing. Let allow me to explain > in all the above posts there was an initial thought that the venting of the tank was the issue. However, there is no conclusion to that effect. Yet your post suggests that that is an issue. Is it? Have you validated that after the engine dies that...
  18. ESGWheel

    Looking for any suggestions

    For fuel starvation thoughts: see post no. 4 of this thread (link) and post no 9 of this thread (link). And if interested in how the combo gas caps work (both fill and vent) see this thread (link)
  19. ESGWheel

    Setting up for House Battery -> looking for feedback on loads

    Sorry for delay… life happens. For the wattage of the loads, I have complied a listing in a spreadsheet but not yet complete. My thinking about the outlined split was an initial draft and was wondering what others have done, so Dingbat, thanks for your listing. Which brings me to the “why”...
  20. ESGWheel

    Setting up for House Battery -> looking for feedback on loads

    I plan on setting up a dual battery system in my 2005 Larson 228 LXi Bowrider with a VP 5.0 GXi-E as a spring project. Its more for a peace of mind vs. significant house loads. There are no trolling motors or bow thrusters. The most going on the ‘house side’ is the stereo and the chart plotter...
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