So I just replaced my fuel line to both my kicker as well as my main outboard. After I had the lines together I tried priming and the kicker primed immediately but could not get the big motor to prime. Pulled apart this morning, got the big motor to prime but now the kicker won't. I can here the fuel come up to the valve and it sounds like it is trying to come in the line but only a little makes it to the motor. I know my tank is very low, could this be the cause? Both primer bulbs were changed and they both point in the right direction, I also didn't change anything from yesterday to today, just took it apart to make sure the valve was still good.
I just figured that it is easy enough to just get a 3 bank so when the boat is not in use I can keep all 3 batteries charged. I have not bough a charger yet, maybe I will give it some more thought.
Edit: After thinking this over, with the size, weight, and heat output of the charger (as well as the cost) I think it makes sense to just
buy a 2 bank charger, I have a smaller charger i can use on the starting battery when the boat is sitting at home. Forgive me, for i am a retired engineer and I have to obsess over everything...
Congrats on the motor! I think you’ll like it.
I can’t say much on the charger location but I’ve seen them under the lid in back compartments and under center rod lockers. 160 degrees is more than I expected to hear.
Curious why you’re opting for a 3 bank charger with a 24V trolling motor. Unless you don’t feel you be running you big motor enough to keep that battery up as well?
I did buy an Minnkota Ulterra, thanks for the recommendations. I had a bunch of Cabela"s bucks saved up, which helped. Now i need to
get an onboard battery charger. Where do you guys mount these things in your boat? The manufacturer I am looking at {Noco genius)
says tht their 3-bank charger will run at 160 degrees, seems like a lot of heat in an enclosed compartment? Thanks for any input on this.
Wasn't terrible at a state park beach. Antelope island maybe. I wouldn't recommend it as a beach destination tho. Figured I was there, I'm getting in it.
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So I just replaced my fuel line to both my kicker as well as my main outboard. After I had the lines together I tried priming and the kicker primed immediately but could not get the big motor to prime. Pulled apart this morning, got the big motor to prime but now the kicker won't. I can here the fuel come up to the valve and it sounds like it is trying to come in the line but only a little makes it to the motor. I know my tank is very low, could this be the cause? Both primer bulbs were changed and they both point in the right direction, I also didn't change anything from yesterday to today, just took it apart to make sure the valve was still good.
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