First boat

[mike1trim]

Bought my first boat and launched it. Now the brake lights do not work!
Both of them. What should I check or do know what could of happened?
Thank you

 

[sandersps]

Re: First boat

unplug them before you back in the water. always.

 

[sandersps]

Re: First boat

Oh and replace the bulbs.

 

[reddogg]

Re: First boat

Check your grounds on the trailer as well, bad grounds lead to some really funky light issues.

red

 

[boaterinsd]

Re: First boat

unplug them before you back in the water. always.

i have never done this and not had problems in the past, but could see with the bulbs getting hot in the cold water.I am now on a completely sealed system with led lights and all wiring sealed up.

 

[sandersps]

Re: First boat

i have never done this and not had problems in the past, but could see with the bulbs getting hot in the cold water.I am now on a completely sealed system with led lights and all wiring sealed up.

Before I replaced my lights this winter, I had one with a crack. Apparently it would fill with water and after I plugged my lights back in it would slosh around and blow the bulb on the way home. I would find it when doing my post op checks when we got home, of course by this point the water had drained and dried. I chased that one for a while.

However, I would think even with leds it would still be a good idea to unplug, just incase.

 

[drrpm]

Re: First boat

Check the electrical connection to the tow vehicle for power. There could be a blown fuse, bad ground, loose connection or blown light bulbs.

 

[badkins50]

Re: First boat

unplug them before you back in the water. always.

yep. its part on my prelaunch check list, right next to PUT PLUG IN!