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Wiring Color Code

Last post by Buskin « Thu Feb 27, 2025 7:20 am
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by Buskin » Wed Feb 19, 2025 3:29 pm
This topic was posted 63 days ago
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Here is the color code typically used in marine wiring. Wiring.jpg

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After reviewing the FSM for my Suzuki, I remembered that the color code for OB motors is typically different than the boat wiring, so here is a table...

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Thu Feb 27, 2025 7:20 am
Stray current

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by Stephonze » Tue Mar 23, 2021 8:36 pm
This topic was posted 1492 days ago

I need help figuring out if my battery tender/charger is faulty.
When plugged in, there is about 18volts ac from hull to earth.

I first noticed...

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Last post by Stephonze
Tue Mar 23, 2021 8:36 pm
Heading sensor on alloy boat

Last post by gandrfab « Tue Oct 23, 2018 2:51 pm
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by OceanTrvlr » Sun Oct 07, 2018 12:18 pm
This topic was posted 2390 days ago
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I have a Garmin GHP Reactor autopilot on my North River RAIV with the course computer (heading sensor) mounted below the deck, under the helm area....

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Next question (because I don't know) does the unit have or need a magnetic compass?

I haven't helped install, set up a autopilot in years they were...

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Last post by gandrfab
Tue Oct 23, 2018 2:51 pm
GOLDSTAR RADAR buy or sell

Last post by Darby Gloss « Thu Jul 13, 2017 2:12 am
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by THEMOORINGMAN » Sat Nov 24, 2012 3:19 pm
This topic was posted 4533 days ago
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Hi All,

My Goldstar 951 Turbo radar just broke so I'm bummed out. Does anyone have a display they want to sell?

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haha, I believe you, and if you want to buy a new one, you can come here electronics

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Last post by Darby Gloss
Thu Jul 13, 2017 2:12 am
I have a major glare on my display

Last post by Steve the Brain « Sat May 13, 2017 10:07 am

by Steve the Brain » Sat May 13, 2017 10:07 am
This topic was posted 2902 days ago

I have a major glare on my display.
used a towel to blockglare in this image.

my rear enclosure will need darker tinting it's proballey 5% will add...

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Last post by Steve the Brain
Sat May 13, 2017 10:07 am
SIMRAD BSM-3 Broadband Sounder SOLD SOLD SOLD

Last post by BCTony « Mon Feb 20, 2017 8:39 pm

by BCTony » Mon Feb 20, 2017 8:39 pm
This topic was posted 2983 days ago

Designed for professionals and serious sport-fishing enthusiasts, the BSM-3 is a high performance, dual-channel broadband sounder with CHIRP...

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Last post by BCTony
Mon Feb 20, 2017 8:39 pm
Boe Marine here!

Last post by kmorin « Fri May 15, 2015 3:19 pm
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by BOEMarineBrian » Wed Nov 19, 2014 12:03 pm
This topic was posted 3808 days ago
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Hello gang, Brian with BOE Marine here. Some of you may know me from the other forums that we are active on. I look forward to assisting you with any...

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Boe'Brian,
I'm not current on marine electronics in general but would like to be more informed, and most of the Forum here would too, lots of...

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Last post by kmorin
Fri May 15, 2015 3:19 pm
EPIRB sale at BOE

Last post by goatram « Wed Nov 19, 2014 6:22 pm
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by welder » Tue Nov 18, 2014 9:06 pm
This topic was posted 3808 days ago
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I was just at BOE's site and they have a killer deal on EPIRBs , just a little over $400.00 .
I think that would be cheaper than getting mine...

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Bob You had one on the Sport Fishing Boat you caught that BLUE FIN on. If you went out on the Ocean with your Lil Boat you would need one!
I paid...

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Last post by goatram
Wed Nov 19, 2014 6:22 pm
new boat electronic suggestions

Last post by Aluminum Clone Owner « Wed Nov 19, 2014 5:01 pm
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by welderbob » Sun Apr 27, 2014 11:50 am
This topic was posted 4014 days ago
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It will be awhile before we'll need this stuff, but never a bad time to start a new discussion.
My electronic guy said if I give him enough lead...

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here are a few pics of my last Raymarine install

NICE stuff!

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Last post by Aluminum Clone Owner
Wed Nov 19, 2014 5:01 pm
**SOLD** RADARS FOR SALE **SOLD**

Last post by welder « Tue Jun 17, 2014 8:38 pm
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by THEMOORINGMAN » Tue Jun 17, 2014 5:12 am
This topic was posted 3963 days ago
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I have a few radars for sale. Raytheon RL70 2kw Dome complete nothing cut. (I also have it's matching RL70 GPS plotter complete). Furuno Navnet one...

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Just trying to get the bidding started, no disrespect. :beer:

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Last post by welder
Tue Jun 17, 2014 8:38 pm
Minn Kota 74 1 battery or 2

Last post by welder « Sat Jan 18, 2014 11:51 am
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by tqboat » Sat Jan 18, 2014 11:13 am
This topic was posted 4113 days ago
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Can you run a Minn Kota 74 off one 12v battery or does it require two?

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If it's 12V one battery will run it BUT if it's 24V you will need two.

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Last post by welder
Sat Jan 18, 2014 11:51 am
Simrad NSS7 Chartplotter No Signal

Last post by sakatoshi « Thu Oct 10, 2013 10:48 am
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by sakatoshi » Tue Oct 08, 2013 2:53 pm
This topic was posted 4215 days ago
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My Simrad NSS7 isn't finding a GPS signal. The unit is installed on a 20' Hewescraft Pro V. Thetop isn't up yet, so for now just the windshield over...

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I played with the plotter a little more and changed the setting to This device . It works now. Thanks. I contacted Simrad several times and have yet...

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Last post by sakatoshi
Thu Oct 10, 2013 10:48 am
How do I delete MMSI number when VHF Radio sold?????

Last post by BCTony « Thu Jun 27, 2013 10:59 am
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by BCTony » Mon Jun 24, 2013 8:23 pm
This topic was posted 4321 days ago
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I have sold my boat with its electronics – a Lowrance HDS7 and Lowrance VHF Radio LVR-880US. How do I delete my MMSI number?

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Well, I have spoken to Lowrance who have told me the MMSI cannot be deleted. I have also spoken with Industry Canada and from what I understand the...

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Last post by BCTony
Thu Jun 27, 2013 10:59 am
Airmar SS260, SS270 or SS270W with Simrad NSS12

Last post by West Lake Willows « Tue Jun 04, 2013 10:23 pm
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by BCTony » Sat Jun 01, 2013 6:21 pm
This topic was posted 4344 days ago
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Has anyone used these combinations of transducer (or the transom mount versions) in conjunction with Simrad NSS series chartplotter/fishfinder? I am...

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I also have the ap24 fully networked to the NSS units. Absolutely love that

Scott

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Last post by West Lake Willows
Tue Jun 04, 2013 10:23 pm
Voltage Gauge????

Last post by Sabs28 « Sat Mar 23, 2013 4:28 pm
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by Sabs28 » Fri Mar 22, 2013 1:45 pm
This topic was posted 4415 days ago
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I am installing a voltage gauge in my boat. Any suggstions on brands & where to get one??? I saw a nice LED one in the JEGS magazine. Does it have to...

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Thanks again Chaps. The RadioShack down the street from work carries all that stuff & it is short $$ last time I checked.

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Last post by Sabs28
Sat Mar 23, 2013 4:28 pm
Any help from Techies out there....?

Last post by JETTYWOLF « Sun Feb 10, 2013 2:27 pm
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by JETTYWOLF » Fri Jan 18, 2013 9:28 pm
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This topic was posted 4477 days ago
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Here's what I posted on Raymarine's Discussion forum:

Raymarine C-120 want to add an additional sounder gauge
Posted by Jettywolf on January 18,...

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Hey Will,

I moved on....the ole Raymarine is falling apart already after 6 years. So I'm not putting any money into it.

Instead I put the $$ into...
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Last post by JETTYWOLF
Sun Feb 10, 2013 2:27 pm
GOPRO owners website:

Last post by JETTYWOLF « Sun Feb 10, 2013 10:22 am
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by JETTYWOLF » Wed Feb 06, 2013 6:15 pm
This topic was posted 4459 days ago
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-all the toys you could ever want for your video toys.

serious stuff, of course in California! Did ya have to ask? :rotfl: :rotfl:

also info...

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Only joking about the bickering Mark. It doesn't bother me in the least. But I do love the video and pictures posted on this site. I now have a much...

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Last post by JETTYWOLF
Sun Feb 10, 2013 10:22 am
GoPro Hero Black edition.

Last post by mojomizer « Thu Feb 07, 2013 1:40 pm
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by mojomizer » Tue Jan 01, 2013 8:54 pm
This topic was posted 4494 days ago
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Great Gadzukes this thing is amazing........ Raw test footage at the higher resolutions is more than my computer can handle..... That is until I edit...

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I hate pissing matches............... maybe entertaining for some of the readership :popcorn:

I thought this was an amazing story..........Some...

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Last post by mojomizer
Thu Feb 07, 2013 1:40 pm
LR HDS Gen 2 update

Last post by goatram « Thu Nov 08, 2012 12:42 am

by goatram » Thu Nov 08, 2012 12:42 am
This topic was posted 4549 days ago

I know a few of you Guys have Lowrance HDS Gen 2 Units. There is a new update released 6 Nov 12 that fixes the tracking gaps issues and the rebooting...

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Last post by goatram
Thu Nov 08, 2012 12:42 am
Loran C TD's to GPS Question.

Last post by Chaps « Tue Nov 06, 2012 6:39 pm
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by Evil_Fish » Thu Nov 01, 2012 8:45 pm
This topic was posted 4556 days ago
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I was Cleaning the garage making room for my boat project and I came across a book that I thought I lost years ago. :clap: It has all my fishing...

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Would love to - a long range trip?

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Last post by Chaps
Tue Nov 06, 2012 6:39 pm
PLB Battery

Last post by AlloyToy « Wed May 02, 2012 8:47 am
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by AlloyToy » Tue Apr 24, 2012 9:06 am
This topic was posted 4747 days ago
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Hey guys!! My battery needs replacing in my PLB. Can I do this myself of does the unit need to be sent out :?:

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Cobia yummmmmm!!

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Last post by AlloyToy
Wed May 02, 2012 8:47 am
convert Raymarine waypoints to Garmin

Last post by plumbwolf « Wed Apr 18, 2012 2:36 pm
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by plumbwolf » Sat Feb 25, 2012 12:48 pm
This topic was posted 4806 days ago
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I switched to Garmin electronics on the new ride I would like to convert my Raymarine points .fsh files to Garmin .gdb I also have a .xls file I made...

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I tried to convert the files at first and it didn't work but when I did a save as file it worked

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Last post by plumbwolf
Wed Apr 18, 2012 2:36 pm
Kudos for BOE

Last post by dave « Wed Apr 04, 2012 8:20 pm
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by goatram » Mon Apr 02, 2012 1:46 pm
This topic was posted 4769 days ago
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I just want you all to know what Jim from BOE Marine has done. The same person on The Hull Truth and Bloodydecks posted up a problem with...

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I have also found Jim very helpful. I bought my PLB from him.

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Last post by dave
Wed Apr 04, 2012 8:20 pm
Bottom machine Chart Plotter

Last post by pjay9 « Sun Apr 01, 2012 4:11 pm
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by welder » Thu Mar 15, 2012 7:25 pm
This topic was posted 4787 days ago
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IF you were to get a new one what would you get and why ?
What are the features you would want or be able to use later....Radar, Auto pilot, XM...

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I have the HDS system on my craft with the side scan option...it has been a very good performer. So I use the chart plotter, the sonar, the...

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Last post by pjay9
Sun Apr 01, 2012 4:11 pm
Who Gotz?

Last post by dave « Thu Mar 01, 2012 10:54 pm
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by JETTYWOLF » Thu Mar 01, 2012 8:14 am
This topic was posted 4801 days ago
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-as if a powerpole was enough stuff to hang off your inshore boats transom here more stuff.....

REALLY?

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How about a couple of C clamps and a long wooden dowel? People need to get real.

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Last post by dave
Thu Mar 01, 2012 10:54 pm

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