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by mdizzl
Fri Oct 09, 2020 12:38 pm
Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
Topic: Re-wiring 17-footer
Replies: 6
Views: 8760

Re: Re-wiring 17-footer

Jim, Thanks for the thorough response. I've read your articles and they've been very helpful as well. Forgive my lay understanding of circuitry jargon, but to be clear I think your answer is here: "The conductor from the primary power distribution point to a secondary power distribution panel i...
by mdizzl
Thu Oct 08, 2020 4:24 pm
Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
Topic: Re-wiring 17-footer
Replies: 6
Views: 8760

Re-wiring 17-footer

[Moved to SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL for discussion] I've recently moved the battery [on my 17-foot center console boat from the stern at the transom] to be located inside the console, and I am working on re-wiring the boat. Is a fuse or circuit breaker needed between the battery and the battery switch? ...
by mdizzl
Thu Oct 01, 2020 4:40 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Rivets Holding Pad under On-deck Fuel Tank
Replies: 6
Views: 2667

Rivets Holding Pad under On-deck Fuel Tank

6C0A26E1-22D3-46E8-8A8F-94B3D2A6F0E0.jpeg 2CF70B8D-B956-4D4C-8DE4-E7E6CEBC02FE.jpeg I have an aluminum [on-deck fuel] tank that fits under the seat of a 1980 Montauk. It rests on an old rubber pad, which has been riveted to the deck. Although I have never removed rivets, I assume you simply drill o...