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    Chart plotter and battery wiring question

    You did! I posted the link above with what my end “resolution” was
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    Chart plotter and battery wiring question

    I just updated my post with some information. I had a similar issue that seemed to coincide with a new starter motor and relay being installed. A few days ago, I switched to a house and starter battery and my issue seems to have been resolved...
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    Fish finder/ GPS turns off when starting engine

    For future reference :)... So, before doing any further tests, I cleaned up all of the terminals on my older batter that was considered battery #1. Some of the terminals were definitely aged, but I was able to get them looking new again. After doing this, I ended up running some voltage tests...
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    '96 228 electronics options

    Agreed...Just hate messing with the pins to remove it as they may loosen over time. Your setup got me rethinking my approach. I’ll need to measure and make sure it’s not in my line of site with the overhead. Still not sure what brand I want to go with. The equipment on my boat is 12-15 yrs...
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    '96 228 electronics options

    Interesting setup. Do you have the backs protected in case you get rain or splashed? How do you find viewing it when you are fishing out back? Any concerns with theft?
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    '96 228 electronics options

    I am thinking of doing the same but may do the one unit now and then see in the future if I want the second. I’m not really sure how I will use the new one.
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    '96 228 electronics options

    Didn’t think you could fit a 9in in there. What year is your 228? If you changed your mind in the future, could you still flush mount? I’m looking to replace my combo in the fall. Why did you go with two units?
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    Replace bilge pump

    Are you able to see your current bilge pump? If so, take a pic and I am sure we can tell you how to address yours step by step. I just did my front one about a month ago and everyone here helped me through it. It’s straight forward.Don’t worry about it.
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    How Secure a Danforth Style Anchor in the Anchor Lockerr

    I am assuming Grady has a slightly different design if they install a bow pulpit or don’t. Can you close your anchor locker if the chain is exposed? Also, is your pulpit designed so the chain/ rope passes through the pulpit so the anchor would be secured underneath when up or lay on top? An...
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    FLORIDA TITLE SAYS MAKE NTL FOR MY 2002 GRADY WHITE MARLIN?

    If you get no responses, I can check on Wednesday what my title says. I registered my Grady from PA in NJ and I thought the same thing when I saw the title. I had no issues though. If you are anxious, just go again to a different agency orperson and come prepared with proof showing NTL is...
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    Livewell dial vs. switch

    Interesting...When taking out my switch panel, I saw a loose wire that was the aerator. I know my livewell switching isn’t working but why would the aerator not have a switch for it? What year is your 228?
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    VHF antenna

    Agreed, but I would still inspect the connector, unscrew it and make sure it doesn’t have a manufacturing defect when it was put together. I know very little about antennas but could tell there was an issue with it. After taking it apart and putting back together, I actually got reception.
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    Full width swim platform for a 2006 228

    Here’s the new version that I saw at a boat show earlier this year. It’s insane...
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    Epic day fishing on the pacific coast in California

    Kids and netting are a tough mix, glad I am not the only one struggling with it. My 6 yr old daughter and I are still trying to figure it out, who holds the net, who handles the rod etc. Glad you are loving the boat!
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    VHF antenna

    I agree with all of the above and plan to replace mine later this year when they go on sale. Before replacing your current antenna have you tried troubleshooting? I was having issues with mine in which I wasn’t receiving transmissions not even the weather channels. When transmitting on the...
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    Purchasing new toggle switches

    Looks nice...Did you use the existing color coded wires or put all new wires on them?
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    Fish finder/ GPS turns off when starting engine

    Thanks...I’ll give this a try. I’m going to clean up all terminals first. Should I attempt to troubleshoot the bridging cable or just remove it and use battery #1 only to see if the same drop to 8.8 exists? I’ll fill everyone in by this weekend as I should be by the boat again.
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    Fish finder/ GPS turns off when starting engine

    T Thanks - I’ll purchase this now and see if it’s needed to fix the issue. Worst case, I’ll replace it regardless when I take the boat out in offseason.
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    NJ fishing reports

    Amazing...How far out were you for that Tuna? 40 miles as well? Thanks for the feedback...Fixed my VHF and can actually receive and send transmissions, so I am one step closer to getting into the Ocean. Fished yesterday in the bay from 530 to 9 with a few 17in shorts, sea robin and a...
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    Fish finder/ GPS turns off when starting engine

    What panel did you go with? Blue Sea Systems? Panel only? Or Negative also?