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lakeplumber
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Yo...CAT BOAT.
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6/1/2012 8:01:58 PM
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Much to my late father's chagrin, I am not a jack of all trades. I did pretty good to get the fundamentals of plumbing down so that I might survive in he capitalist world. Thus I approach you with a question pertaining to your field of expertise.
Let's say that I'm out in my boat fishing and discover that the battery used to crank the engine is dead. Would I be doing any harm to the motor or electrical system if I were to use some jumper cables and "jump" my dead battery from my trolling motor battery? Both are 12 volt systems.
Jes wondering.... (actually there is a bet riding on your response)
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CAT BOAT
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Yo...Lake plumber
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6/2/2012 9:49:15 AM
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Prolly niether of you will win the bet. But I will wade off into this carefully. Jumping off older outboards has been known to kill the stator, but rarely. The newer outboards have many more electronics and are at greater risk, but again it rarely happens. Any "spark" or risky connection puts your electrical system at risk. I had a customer jump off his 150 Optimax a few weeks ago and he was fine. On the other hand, I have had several, this year alone accidently connect a battery charger backwards and blow fuses, and one even lost an ECU. All that being said, based on the situation you presented, I would rather drive the boat home than arrive back at the end of a tow rope.
ps. Hows that for dancing around the question. ; ) Next time send me an email, tell me the answer you want and I'll split the $$$$ of bet. Just sayin'.
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mariah1
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Yo...Lake plumber
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6/2/2012 10:07:06 AM
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LOL
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| Name: |
Osms
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Why not just switch batteries,
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6/3/2012 9:20:20 AM
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Then you wouldn't need to carry jumper cables.
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GoneFishin
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Battery Pack
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6/4/2012 11:38:49 AM (updated 6/4/2012 11:40:48 AM)
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I have a feeling the reason the electronics may be damaged is the method used to attach and remove the jumper cables and the spark that may occur. I assume a Jumper Battery Pack with the 2 cables would work without destroying any electronics. I carry one in my boat.
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lakeplumber
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Why not just switch batteries,
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6/5/2012 7:30:39 AM
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I suppose thar switching batteries would work if the batteries are identical. I must confess that I'm up to a Cat-level marine mechanic. That being said, it is my understanding that a trolling battery is indeed not the same as a battery used for starting the vessel.
But swapping batteries out on the lake would require one to carry some mechanics tools onboard (which may not be a bad idea), I just don't want to ride around with a floating garage to fix any and all needs. I think of all things that could possibly go wrong with a boat/motor, then assess what tools would be required to fix the problem, and soon you would be riding around with a full socket/ratchet set, a set of screwdrivers (both phillips and flat). An allen wrench set, a pair of pliers, a file, gear puller, funnel, a come-along, and a bench grinder. The end result would be craft resembling some of the things I've seen on "Swamp Pepole". The added weight would leave little gunwale.
Another point relative to battery swapping would be that the time/labor factor. And I admit that there are a segment of our society that relish the idea of raising their hoods on their automobiles at every chance to tinker with all the nuts and bolts, I am not among that number. Simply attaching a pair of cables to 2 batteries is a much more desirable task than loosening the nuts on 4 battery posts, swapping the cables or batteries and then tighening the same nuts again.
Jes sayin.....
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CAT BOAT
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Why not just switch batteries,
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6/6/2012 12:15:32 PM
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You are a Mechanic??? Did I read that right? And, who won the bet? Oh yea, and you forgot to put a Hammer on that tool list. LMAO.
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lakeplumber
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Why not just switch batteries,
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6/6/2012 4:09:32 PM
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A typo CAT.... should have read..."I'm NOT up to a CAT level Mechanic". I didn't include the hammer or welding machine on the list because (1) Water and welding don't mix, and (2) Hammers and my girlfriend don't mix (when adult beverages are added).
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CAT BOAT
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Why not just switch batteries,
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6/6/2012 4:16:33 PM
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Then, give her a gun. It will just move things along a little faster. If you escape, there are plenty of girlfriends at the Rock. However, DON'T buy a "Ho's Hangout".... It don't work.
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Lifer
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Why not just switch batteries,
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6/8/2012 7:35:25 AM
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It's obvious you are not a mechanic cuz you never mentioned DUCT TAPE!! LOL
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| Name: |
lakeplumber
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Why not just switch batteries,
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6/8/2012 3:56:30 PM
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Well I didn't mention duct tape or bailing wire cause I carry those in my tackle box.
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coferj
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Why not just switch batteries,
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7/3/2012 1:16:38 PM
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* "Ho's Hangout" removed from list of prospective boat names.
Dangit
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WD-40.....
(which was in my tacklebox..... until someone wanted it more than it did.....)
Crappy : )
(Just outside of Nashville)
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