Recent content by pelagic2530

The plug itself is nice, what I dislike is the wire pigtails. There’s no good way to join them to the size of wire that you should be running from your batteries to the plug. You’ve either got to use big awkward inline splices, or power posts, or lugs bolted together (don’t do this). The Battery...

Not quite enough to go on here. Some pictures would help to gauge condition, accessories, etc. Two or four stroke motor? I paid 13k for mine about six years ago, in pretty rough shape with an 06 ETEC 115. It was probably overpriced, but it was the boat I wanted. With the additions I’ve made...

Nice! You should put protective boots over at least the positive terminals on those batteries though.

Welcome! Nice looking boat. What are the gremlins?

I’ll second the Battery Tender plug. Here’s mine: The other thing with these plugs is that they lock into place via a threaded rod, which engages into the socket with about a half-turn of the knob on the plug. It creates a really solid connection that WILL NOT come loose. Some of the other...

Knock on wood, I’m in the same position. Do you mind sharing the point of contact with Parker that worked for you? I’d also like to get those tank dimensions.

Over 650lb heavier?? That’s a 32% increase over the hull weight of the 1801. Something seems off there…

I don’t know that I’ve ever heard of anyone breaking the standard rod holders. The backing plates with the wood-cored covering boards should be more than sufficient. Remember, the drag setting on your reels is probably somewhere in the 80lb maximum range? If you’re going for giant bluefin...

Looks great! I highly doubt that the keel guard is anything other than an add on, but what’s interesting is that my ‘97 1700 has the exact same one. Interesting coincidence!

With today’s networked electronics, you’re better off sticking with one manufacturer for items that are going to need to communicate. With that in mind, the AP is probably not going to be the most critical component that goes into your decision as to what electronics manufacturer you’re going to...

It may… or it may not. It’s really tough to say. My Simrads did not like being inside. The one in the dash won’t pick up any signal at all, and the one on top of the dash would get sporadic signal. I ended up installing an external N2K antenna. The good news is that it’s an easy addition if...

Welcome back! Nice ride. Is that a bow thruster joystick I spy?

What’s your location?

Most likely a calibration issue with the Lowrance. I’m interested in how you’re getting a “gallon” reading off a traditional sender. Usually you’ll only get that from a flow sensor, which measures the fuel used and deducts it from the amount of fuel you tell the MFD is in the tank.

This is a super common issue with the 18s, and is not an issue as long as the crack doesn’t accumulate water, and doesn’t expand. I’d recommend sealing it up immediately with a quality marine sealant, and monitoring the transom for any signs of rot. I’m guessing the repair quote is to replace...