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Oops length should be 270 mm my mistake.

Time to replace the 2 boat batteries. I have a voltage sensitive relay fitted so the starting battery is always charged first and then the accessories battery gets charged therefore you don't have to worry about having a position 1-2 1&2 changeover switch. And I run all my accessories off the second battery. My questions are what would be the most suitable batteries to purchase. I have been told that a deep cycle battery for the accessories would be best but I was of the belief that deep cycle batteries don't like being fast charged as the outboard alternator would do. Also it would be easier to be able to charge both batteries with the one charger as I have a ctek port dash mounted. I currently have 2x Century Marine Pro 680 fitted which came with the boat but in previous boats I have always used Supercharge Sea Master batteries MFM50 I am restricted for room so cannot go any longer that 170mm max.

To answer my own question I used a standard NMEA drop cable which was about 200 mm long to join the two backbones

I am adding some more items to my NMEA network but do not have the room to add on the new backbone at the end of the existing one so if I fit it next to the existing back bone how can I join the 2 together is there a cable with the 2 different fittings at either end that will allow this?

I am considering fitting an Auto Pilot to my Barcrusher 670 I am using a Lowrance HDS Gen3 for navigation purposes. My questions are which kit would suit best as far as I can see there are 2 units available LOWRANCE Outboard AutoPilot Hydraulic Pack or the more expensive SIMRAD LOWRANCE DrivePilot Hydraulic Pack has anyone had experience with these units Also as I already have a Garmin GPS antenna connected t the NMEA system do you use both antennas or only one and if s which one. Thanks

Thank you guys I will pass that info on

Mate caught this at 4 mile reef Bermagui can anyone please identify this fish with distinctive red fins. Thanks

Brilliant thanks rickmarlin62 you have assisted me yet again. I can only assume that this is a modification in the later reels and it's very annoying when you think that you have the schematics to fall back on but you cannot find what you are looking for. And yes the orientation of the spring washers is duly noted, good pick up. I can now happily assemble my reel. Cheers Bloggsy

Hi I need some assistance after stripping down my Tanacom 1000 and ordering bearings & O rings it was a a couple of months before I got back to reassemble. I have forgotten where one washer goes. It was sitting on the bench next to the Drag collar A but I cant find this washer listed in the schematics or any on line tutorial. I have attached photos where I believe it may go but would appreciate some help as to whether I am right or not. The washer is 11.9mm o.d. x 8.13mm i.d. x .96mm thick and it fits over the drive shaft nicely and into the recess of the Drag collar. I have included the schematic and 2 photos of where it may go. The only issue I have with placing it into the drag collar recess is that it protrudes slightly and would not allow the drag collar full face contact with the drag washers. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Bloggsy .

Thanks guys for the confirmation

Caught at bermagui 12 mile reef identification required please

I am wanting to fit self centering keel rollers to my trailer. I have been told by some people that you only need to fit one roller and that is the roller that the keel first contacts other wise the rollers will be fighting against each other. Others say that you should replace all rollers with the self centering ones. My trailer has 14 keel rollers. Has anyone had experience that they can pass on.

Identification on these two would be appreciated. Caught south coast NSW

Hi JonD do you find yourself using the down scan more than the regular sonar now with the Fish Reveal or are you running a split screen between the two?

I have always had Lowrance gear and this is the first time that I have ever had an issue. All I can say is that my experience with Navico has been excellent. I posted off my faulty unit on Monday 26/3/18 with their emailed paperwork and received an email Thursday 5/4/18 to say that they were sending me a replacement unit which arrived by courier the following afternoon. This was of course over the Easter period.The new unit is working faultlessly and now reds the SD card it is all installed and updated with the new fish reveal ready to go so I am very happy

I did up date my Carbon via wi-fi but the other problem is that the unit wont load my Navonics because it wont read the micro sd card. So as per Smashers suggestion I contacted Lowrance who were extremely helpful and after the technician guided me through some tests and resets over the phone with no success it was concluded that my unit has a faulty card reader. So the unit was posted off to Navico on Monday for assessment and repair or replacement. I will let you know the outcome.

I am trying to update my HDS Carbon to the latest software but unlike my Gen3 when I install the micro SD card there is no memory card left/right come up on the file menu screen. Is there a setting somewhere that I am missing?

I have just installed a HDS carbon on my boat with a Total scan transducer as this plugs into the black socket marked structure and there is no transducer to plug in to the blue socket does this mean that there is no need to go in to the installation menu and select which type of transducer is installed?

There is a fair bit of information on using vinegar to flush your motor on the this website forum pages https://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-how-s-kerno-memorial-forum/368827-how-cleaning-your-cooling-system-vinegar.html

I don't want to drill holes through the side of the hull that is why I need to attach some mountings first

After some info I am fitting out an aluminium boat with clips to hold gaffs etc. As well as a panel for electrics. So I need to glue some sort of strips to the hull to put screws in. What have other people used (marine ply - aluminium bar - plastics) I have used PTFE in the past glued in place with liquid nails but I have read that it does not take well to adhesives. Any ideas would be appreciated. So what have you used and what adhesive have you used?

Best idea is to look at the various makes forums and see what issues people are having (believe me they all have problems). Personally I currently have a Suzuki DF175 with 500 Hrs and have only ever had fuel filter and a neutral start switch issues. I have ordered a new boat with a DF175AP so I was more than happy to go with Suzuki again. I have a mate who lives in Ireland and his neighbor builds rib boats and is not tied to any make. He only fits Suzuki. Everyone will have a personal choice so good luck with your decision. Also whatever your choice get a quality workshop manual and if you are mechanically minded a diagnostic cable to plug into your laptop. They will make diagnosing any problems so much easier.

Can any one tell me the depth that the Lowrance Totalscan reads to for the fish finder not the down scan. Thanks

Thanks for all the help and messages much appreciated

Has anyone bought a suitable boat cover from Ebay or elsewhere and been happy with it. I am looking for one for a Bar crusher 670 Hardtop. It doesn't need to be a travel cover as it will only be to keep the boat covered under the car port.