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    Exploring battery set up and charging options

    I had similar problem with low voltage while fishing in Florida in the Winter. I'm running bait pumps, refrigerator and electronics the whole time I'm out (daytime). I have 4 Duracell AGM batteries (2 starting and 2 house separate not paralleled) and a ProMariner Pro 20 3-bank charger and a Noco...
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    My next project!!

    It may be a little late to suggest this but those Molex connectors might be easy and cheap to get. I did a Google search for 15 pin Molex and it sent me to Digikey. Going direct to Digikey is too complicated - too many selectors. If you do this you should have a Molex crimper not just any...
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    My next project!!

    Same conclusion I came to today. The Molex connectors can't be eliminated on my boat - not enough access. They are available from Digikey though. The harness will be the expensive part. I think I'll only go half way. I can make and replace all the jumpers. Replace the connectors and re-use the...
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    My next project!!

    You got me interested! I can't see not going back in with new Molex connectors - assuming they can still get them.
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    My next project!!

    So what did you do? Cut the old panel and harness out and send it to them?
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    Voyager 248 Thru Hull fitting.

    That is a common thru hull but you need to know the hole side and the hose size.
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    My next project!!

    There are a number of wire label makers out there. Prints on shrink tubing. May have to invest in one. On the Molex connector - I have never had to dive that far into my panel wiring to see if there is a connector. I'll look though. Decide later what I'll do.
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    My next project!!

    The connectors on the back of my panel are working but not in the best of shape. I see the 15-pin Molex in Skunkboat's photo. Is the switch panel pluggable?
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    My next project!!

    Pic of the back of the panel would be nice. I'm thinking about doing mine.
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    Receiver recommendation

    Fusion units also have NMEA2000 connectivity. If you have a newer Garmin chartplotter you can control the unit from the display. Fusion app for phone as well.
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    265 not so fresh water tank

    My water tank is under the hatch at the helm. Accessible and relatively clean. This photo is before reinstalling it. The 268 Islander has a 132 and 72 gallon tanks. The aft tank is easy. The main tank is forward and you have to cut bulkhead out and notch the step to get the tank out. The 270...
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    Receiver recommendation

    Garmin Fusion has several. My Islander had a DIN size unit. I installed RA70 for $169.99. That has everything you are looking for. No adapter plate necessary. I used all existing wiring. Disconnected mating GW cable from boat and took the other end off old unit. Spliced the cable/connector off...
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    Grady 205 Biggest GPS?

    I just look at last post. In this case I looked back and saw all these responses but none from the original poster. First time member probably off Facebook GW group never came back.
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    265 not so fresh water tank

    Double Yuk! Mine came out easy and clean when I did my fuel tanks.
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    1988 20ft Overnighter 204-C Fuel Tank specs

    Start with going to GW site and find your owners manual. Older boats and smaller ones (you have both) are combined into one manual. See what you can find out from there. Also call GW customer service. They are quite helpful. Get your questions in order first before calling. When you are...