I replaced the whole set and ran into some road blocks and wanted to share a time shaver so to speak for other dumb arses like myself.
Tip# 1. When pulling the old wires through the frame (after they've been disconnected) tape the new plug to the cut end of the old wires and pull it through the frame.
Tip#2is for the dumb arses like myself. If you already pulled the old wires out, don't try to feed the new wires through the frame. The wire will bunch up and will not go all the way through. Tying clothes hangers together is a waste of time and trying to use your fishing pole is more waste of time (yes I did these for an hour) So I took a measuring tape to see how long of stick or something that I need to shove down the trailer frame. Then it hit me. Use the tape measure! So I taped the wires on the tape measure and slide it through in 10 seconds. Too bad it took me an hour to figure that out.
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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I replaced the whole set and ran into some road blocks and wanted to share a time shaver so to speak for other dumb arses like myself.
Tip# 1. When pulling the old wires through the frame (after they've been disconnected) tape the new plug to the cut end of the old wires and pull it through the frame.
Tip#2is for the dumb arses like myself. If you already pulled the old wires out, don't try to feed the new wires through the frame. The wire will bunch up and will not go all the way through. Tying clothes hangers together is a waste of time and trying to use your fishing pole is more waste of time (yes I did these for an hour) So I took a measuring tape to see how long of stick or something that I need to shove down the trailer frame. Then it hit me. Use the tape measure! So I taped the wires on the tape measure and slide it through in 10 seconds. Too bad it took me an hour to figure that out.
I hope this info helps someone out.
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