braindamage
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Last Activity: 09-26-2023, 06:16 PM
Joined: 01-20-2018
Location: Midwest
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waterlogged882 wiring a more convenient switch is a back up plan. I recognize that my plan may void the warranty, so I need to dig into that.... -
Thanks for all the ideas. I have a friend who owns an engineering company specializing in boats. He mostly works on yachts and commercial ships.
he suggest an ACR along with a lighted toggle switch to actuate it. Below is a link to one. He didn’t send it, so I’m not sure it’s the...Leave a comment:
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Is the key a dry contact or is it some sort of node on the MC control network? If it’s on a network, then you couldn’t use it as an isolation switch to the relay coil. If it is a dry contact (or has a dry contact), then the question is whether it has the ampacity to feed the coil inrush and operating...Leave a comment:
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I was surprised when I turned off the boat that the seat heaters and the heater remained on. I assume the stereo and other accessories stay on as well (bilge?)
I’m not sure I understand what power would be continuously supplied to an interposing relay. If wired through the key or another...Leave a comment:
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Battery switch automation
I just picked up a ‘22 Prostar. I’m new to MC and this vintage boat (coming from ‘12 Malibu Reaponse TXi).
there is a strong recommendation that I turn off the battery isolation switch after each use. I’ve read enough to determine that for some reason this is required. I’m not... -
‘22 Prostar propeller recommendation
I just picked up a ‘22 Prostar 6.0L and want to buy a spare prop. AWSA approved propeller is an OJ 1709-MF 13.9x14.25”.
Is there another recommendation? We primarily open water ski, and if we use in the course, we have lots of room. I’d prefer one that softens or minimizes the wake.
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