Boat Wiring Diagram

[feiron1]

I just bought a 1999 Bass Tracker Bass Boat a few months ago. Looking in the back panel where the batteries are it looks like the previous owner may have done a new wiring scheme of his own. I have notice two new in line fuses added in the wiring and I don't know if the fuse amperage of the 10 amp fuses is correct. I am now having a problem with the live well pump blowing it's fuse. The electrical system is 12V sys. I have two batteries in the back, one for the trolling motor with only the trolling motor hooked up to it and one for starting the 40h motor and what looks like is also running the electircal system. Does anyone know where I can get an offical wiring diagram for this boat. I have been searching the WWW but have no luck in finding a diagram for my boat. Yes, I have asked the previous owner and I am not satisfied with his answer. Any help in this matter will greatly appreciated

 

[bossee]

Re: Boat Wiring Diagram

Hi,<br /><br />Tracker boats homepage might be a good starting point:<br /><br />FAQ:<br />7. Q: I need a part for my boat. Who should I contact?<br />A: Your local dealer is the best resource for any part or accessory you might want for your TRACKER® Boat. Click here to locate your local dealer.<br /><br /> http://www.trackerboats.com/faq/ <br /><br />The dealer can perhaps provide You with the boat's User's Guide that should have a wiring diagram (hopefully). Or do You have the User's Guide for the boat but no wiring diagram is shown it that guide?<br /><br />On the other hand an electrical wiring diagram on a smaller boat is not that complicated, usually it is a plus and a minus main wire that goes from battery (and a main switch plus a main fuse usually near battery location) to fuse block(s) near instrument panel and from the fuse block goes wires to the electrical equipments (via switches in instrument panel) like navigation lights, bilge pump, etc.<br /><br />Check what make and model of your well pump and then try to find the specification for it on the manufacturer website (unless it is on a label on the pump itself). Maybe You can find there what recommended fuse it should have. Example:<br />Jabsco has charts over the bilge pumps and what fuses should be used:<br /> http://www.jabsco.com/prodInfoApp/s...ATBP&page=0&catalogId=Marine&categoryId=BILGE <br /><br />10 Amp fuse should probably be enough but it depends how many amps it will draw when in use. Are You sure the pump is working correctly?

 

[feiron1]

Re: Boat Wiring Diagram

Problem solved. Thanks for reply. I did what you said and just took it to the dealer. It's going to cost a little but nto as much I thought it would. Better to have it done right the first time.

 

[rwidman]

Re: Boat Wiring Diagram

If a pump is blowing fuses and they are the right size, I would look for something jammed in the pump that's keeping it from running.