Recent content by gregd123

I have a colored zip tie on my chain about 5' from the anchor that way I know to slow down and not knock the crap out of the pulpit when bringing up the anchor.

I have a 2520 with a similar radar mount in a similar location (front/top of pilot house) with a GoLight. Just wanted to give you a heads up, I find the light to be borderline useless. The amount of reflection off the deck in front of the pilothouse makes it very difficult to see anything on...

Warthog, thanks. Was wondering if the statement in the attachment in your response "With Negatives NOT the same as 1 & 2...Run another GND cable for that other engine." was applicable to my situation or was this cut and pasted from another response you provided on the forum? Also, would you...

Hotpursuit - definitely will size once I know the length. Anybody know a good amp draw for a Suzuki DF200AP? I know the battery is supposed to have 870 CCAs but everything that I’ve read suggest the starting amps are much lower than that. Unfortunately I don’t have an amp meter but I’m thinking...

I have a 2003 2520 with two 200 hp 2019 Suzuki's (DF200AP). I am planning on moving my batteries (two start [Group 27] and one house (Group 4D]) to the pilot house. Question, where would you terminate the positive and negative leads from your engine harness? I was planning on either: Option 1)...

I have a 2520 with 60' 5/16" chain and ~550' of 9/16" 3-strand rope of which ~350' fits in the locker and I keep the rest in a small laundry basket by the door to the locker. I recognize that is too much for the locker as it binds up almost every time and I have to reach up to pull the chain off...

Disregard my previous question. After posting the above reply, I found this as a feature of the radio listed on Amazon: Control your music from a compatible multifunction display (MFD), smart device or Garmin watch On the Q&A on Amazon found this: Q: Can I connect the nmea 2000 cable directly...

Curious about why compatibility with the Garmin is an issue? Are you looking to be able to control the radio from the Garmin? Are there other reasons to pair the radio with the Garmin?

What is below the hatch in the pilot house? Can you post a picture of the space? I am planning on installing a hatch at the same location and moving my batteries there. Would love to hear from you when you have her out on the effectiveness of the bow lights. I have a Go light mounted on the...

My 2520 is documented. Not that difficult to do. Initial cost is $133. From January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2021 renewal costs $26 a year and recreational boaters can select a validity period, from one to five years. Beginning January 1, 2022 recreational Certificates of Documentation will...

Another thought on my project . . . is it a bad idea to put wet lead acid batteries in a compartment in the floor of the pilot house? They will be strapped down and I will vent (not sure how or how robust this needs to be?) the compartment. The pilot house takes significantly more pounding than...

Thanks again for everyone's response. Pelagic, I was under the impression that the amp-hour rating provided for the battery was a value that when expended, the battery would be at 50% capacity. Is this incorrect? A battery in good condition with a 100 amp-hour rating would be at ~50% capacity if...

Thanks Warthog. Would the Interstate SM-4D be a good choice for the house battery?

Hey gang. Wondering which BEP switch to use and looking for a recommendation on a house battery. Here is my setup: 2003 2520 Twin 2019 Suzuki DP200AP motors Two existing relatively new Interstate 27M-XHD start batteries; plan on adding a third House battery On the BEP, looks like my options...

I have been wanting to add these to my 2003 2520 XLD with twin Suzuki 200's. Also on the West Coast (run out of Dana Point). Main reason for me to add is to be able to plane at a slower speed. Any input on the benefits you have seen since adding would be much appreciated.