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06-21-2012, 09:10 PM
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BuzzLuck
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Brockton
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Grounded...
No not on the earth, boat is grounded for a while since can't get those pesky electrons to flow correctly. Seems to be a ground wire somewhere but have yet to find it. I can't believe how many in-line splices there are for no obvious reason.
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 Given the diversity of the human species, there is no “normal” human genome sequence. We are all mutants.
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06-21-2012, 10:28 PM
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Registered User
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Location: Lexington, MA
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bummer... hope you get to the bottom of this short quickly
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06-21-2012, 11:32 PM
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Callinectes sapidus
Join Date: Oct 2001
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I feel your pain.....recoil spring broke while out in the middle of the bay, ribs and back are hamburg trying to wrap rope around the fly-wheel for over an hour...to no avail!!!  ....row, row, row your boat...gently against the wind and current, merrily, merrily, %$#@#$% THAT!!
Replacing the spring is fun enough, just have to figure out why she was having problems starting to begin with. Boats,..... gotta luv em' when they're running good, not sure what to do with em when they leave you high and dry during a good bite.
Good Luck with yours, Buzz |
 ... it finally happened, there are no more secret spots
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06-22-2012, 01:28 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: scituate ma
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There is nothing I hate more than electrical work on the boat.... that said, I haven't dealt with serious engine problems ever. Good luck.
I find that the problem is usually as simple as a bad connection somewhere. The pain in the ass is trying to find it.
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06-22-2012, 04:08 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
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good hunting
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06-22-2012, 04:52 AM
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BuzzLuck
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Brockton
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Quote:
Originally Posted by J_T_R
There is nothing I hate more than electrical work on the boat.... that said, I haven't dealt with serious engine problems ever. Good luck.
I find that the problem is usually as simple as a bad connection somewhere. The pain in the ass is trying to find it.
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DITTO. I have already spent nearly 8hrs looking and a service tech 2.5hrs. The evidence is pointing to a power management unit, however that said I will keep hunting The ONE connection that may be the route of all evil.
I am in contact with tech support of the power unit. |
Given the diversity of the human species, there is no “normal” human genome sequence. We are all mutants.
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06-22-2012, 05:40 AM
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lobster = striper bait
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Popes Island Performing Arts Center
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Rip it all out, start over.
Only way to go.
I'd rip that stupid thing out and go with just a straight Paneltronics panel.
Power management my a@$#@$
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06-24-2012, 06:59 PM
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It's about respect baby!
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: ri
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Sorry to hear this buzz I hope you get it sorted out  |
Domination takes full concentration..
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06-24-2012, 09:00 PM
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viva the plug-o-lution
Join Date: May 2002
Location: notsob
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Ill help you rewire if you go that route. I have plenty of starboard, we can make up something unbreakable and simple. Btw whats not working?
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06-24-2012, 09:03 PM
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viva the plug-o-lution
Join Date: May 2002
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That thing looks flimsy and confusing, maybe just try hooking things up to a temporary set of bus bars? Then to the switches?
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06-25-2012, 05:17 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2001
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What likwid said!
Don't waste any more time with that non-serviceable black box unit. Do a fresh panel with individual circuity that can be tested and serviced easily. That little box you have there is a toy that looks nice in a showroom, but has no place on a boat that actually gets used.
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06-25-2012, 06:01 AM
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BuzzLuck
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Brockton
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Christian
Ill help you rewire if you go that route. I have plenty of starboard, we can make up something unbreakable and simple. Btw whats not working?
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Thanks for the offer, may take you up on that.
On the power unit the main thing not working is that 2 pumps are constantly on (live well and fish box drain). The CD radio is also shorted out. Each of the switches seems to work when pressed as judged by the switch light on/off. We ran a fresh ground back to the pumps but it had no effect.
However more serious is there seems to be some type of feedback which effects the engine ignition/digital gauges. With the unit out everything works OK, but with the unit plugged in, upon turning on the batteries the digital gauges activate and the ignition key is inactive (the fuel pump on the engine doesn't initiate but it will turn over) |
Given the diversity of the human species, there is no “normal” human genome sequence. We are all mutants.
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06-25-2012, 06:24 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: A village some where
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PRBuzz
DITTO. I have already spent nearly 8hrs looking and a service tech 2.5hrs. The evidence is pointing to a power management unit, however that said I will keep hunting The ONE connection that may be the route of all evil.
I am in contact with tech support of the power unit.
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I can lend a hand if needed buzz
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06-25-2012, 07:02 AM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Pembroke
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I can help, electrical was always my specialty
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06-25-2012, 09:42 AM
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BuzzLuck
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Brockton
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Thanks for all the suggestions and offers of help. I will be pulling the black box and going to fused switches. I just spoke with the leading Triumph boat service group in the world (Merritt Marine, NC) and they will supply me with a full set of needed switches. He even offered to provide a description key on the color coding of the wires.
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06-25-2012, 12:36 PM
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great plan !
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06-29-2012, 10:25 AM
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BuzzLuck
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Brockton
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Should be ready for sea trials!
Replaced the computer controlled system with good old standard fused toggle switches, before gauges are on the right..
I had to sacrifice my bloodydecks.com sticker.  |
Given the diversity of the human species, there is no “normal” human genome sequence. We are all mutants.
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06-29-2012, 11:29 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Pembroke
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Looks good Phil, might be more reliable in the long run ?
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Does your incessant whining make you feel better? How about you just shut the hell up and suck it up? It's a fishing forum , so please just stop.
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06-29-2012, 11:43 AM
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BuzzLuck
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Brockton
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My ProMariner battery charger appears to be dead? Keeps blowing the GFCI. Could this be what caused the computer brain to die?
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06-29-2012, 11:44 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Lexington, MA
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connections all shrinkwrapped?
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Blond Terror
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06-29-2012, 01:06 PM
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BuzzLuck
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Brockton
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Quote:
Originally Posted by blondterror
connections all shrinkwrapped?
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2 X! Used all heat shrink fittings and placed heat shrink tubing over the fittings.
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Given the diversity of the human species, there is no “normal” human genome sequence. We are all mutants.
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06-29-2012, 03:10 PM
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Registered User
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Location: marshfield
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looks good phil
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my 1st wife didn't like me fishing so much
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06-29-2012, 03:33 PM
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BuzzLuck
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Brockton
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Sea trials tomorrow morning!
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06-29-2012, 03:53 PM
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lobster = striper bait
Join Date: Jul 2002
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PRBuzz
My ProMariner battery charger appears to be dead? Keeps blowing the GFCI. Could this be what caused the computer brain to die?
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Could be, how old is it? Warranty = good!
Also for god sakes don't throw away those Bosch style connectors, they get a small fortune for them! |
Ski Quicks Hole
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06-29-2012, 04:22 PM
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BuzzLuck
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Brockton
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Quote:
Originally Posted by likwid
Could be, how old is it? Warranty = good!
Also for god sakes don't throw away those Bosch style connectors, they get a small fortune for them!
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Warranty on charger, big deal, they won't pay for a whole boat rewiring!
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06-29-2012, 07:43 PM
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viva the plug-o-lution
Join Date: May 2002
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Nice looks great. Those water proof switches? Dunk the backs in liquid electric tape if not
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