Wiring diagram

[Strabo]

Hi, I have a new-to-me Starcraft Monark Knight 140. I think both the livewell and bilge pump have quit working, but unfortunately I do not understand electricity very well.
I don't know if these pumps run off the cranking battery or the deep cycle battery, which also runs the trolling motor. Can anyone help me with this?

Also, does anyone know where I could find a wiring diagram for this boat or a generic diagram for small fishing boats?

Thanks!

 

[chargerboy]

Re: Wiring diagram

This page might help you out:

http://www.cncphotoalbum.com/doityourself/wiring/wiring.htm

and

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=186986

You should be able to trace the wires back to figure out what they are hooked up to.

 

[Strabo]

Re: Wiring diagram

Thanks, that will get me started.

 

[jhebert]

Re: Wiring diagram

"I do not understand electricity very well."

It is difficult to teach electrical principles in a back-and-forth discussion forum format. I recommend getting a good text book on basic electricity and simple DC wiring. There is hardly anything more complex in a boat's 12-volt electrical distribution system than wiring a doorbell.

 

[Strabo]

Re: Wiring diagram

I figured it out and got it fixed, thanks to your help. The wiring diagram was quite helpful.

 

[chargerboy]

Re: Wiring diagram

Good to hear