[Navigation light installation my way.]

Nice job

[How to wire switch panel]

Looks good to me General

[Should you run fuel dry]

Stabil can't hurt!

[Running electronics straight from the battery]

Do it once and do it right - words to live by Ahab

[Removing Old Fuel]

Stabil is worth using. My single cylinder motor bike really doesnt like stale fuel, and I dont ride it as much as I would like too. Stabil gives me at least 6 months life using high octane.

[Motor Boat Under $1500- Is it possible?]

I agree with the other posts. I picked up a 12 ft old Savage tinny with for $1575 a couple of months ago.

Pros - good motors, 1999 15HP Merc and a 2004 2.2HP Merc. Came with oars, nav lights, bilge pump, old but working fish finder and battery.

Cons - trailer lights and wiring were cactus and needed replacing ($90 all up DIY) and the trailer is old, rusty and home made (but towed happily 200 kms and bearing are good.)

The boat will get a fair bit of tinkering from me, but that is half the fun.

I looked for quite a while and was quick to contact and buy when it came up.

Good luck!