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Electrical Help with Boat

Posted on 2/21/19 at 2:05 pm
Posted by bearhc
Member since Sep 2009
4927 posts
Posted on 2/21/19 at 2:05 pm
The boat starts fine and my GPS which is not hooked up to my panel works. Nothing else (lights, aerator, bilge pump, horn, etc>) work. Is this an easy fix? If so what do I do? I do not have a circuit panel.
Posted by Prosecuted Collins
The Farm
Member since Sep 2003
6604 posts
Posted on 2/21/19 at 2:10 pm to
Piggy backing on this, my trolling motor and depth finder went out at the same time. It appears they are on the same battery and it’s charged.

Switch or fuse? Bad wiring?
Posted by Boat Motor Bandit
Member since Jun 2016
1891 posts
Posted on 2/21/19 at 2:26 pm to
Both of you have either a fuse or bad connection somewhere. I always naturally check my ground first then start chasing hot feeds.
Posted by CP3
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2009
7401 posts
Posted on 2/21/19 at 2:34 pm to
For OP - There should be a fuse somewhere between your battery and panel distribution.

For other poster, check leads from trolling motor where the connect to battery. Probably a small silver box on the terminal. This is a breaker with a little black tab on the side. Push the tab in and see if it resets.
Posted by keakar
Member since Jan 2017
29886 posts
Posted on 2/21/19 at 2:35 pm to
quote:

Both of you have either a fuse or bad connection somewhere. I always naturally check my ground first then start chasing hot feeds.


this is your answer ^^^^^^

also the most common issues with boats is people forget to check all electrical plugs and connections each year and add a light smear of grease to the metal contacts of all push together connections and spray a little wd40 on any signs of corrosion on screw together connections
Posted by LEASTBAY
Member since Aug 2007
14263 posts
Posted on 2/21/19 at 3:35 pm to
Sometimes there's a circuit breaker. It's a little black thing with a lever you rotate.
Posted by Redlos
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2005
1044 posts
Posted on 2/21/19 at 4:48 pm to
Same thing happened to me, small circuit breaker above was the issue. Replaced and bought 2 spares for the tool box.
Posted by Prosecuted Collins
The Farm
Member since Sep 2003
6604 posts
Posted on 2/21/19 at 4:55 pm to
Thanks I’ll look for it. I still haven’t found my fuses yet, I believe they are buried under the console. I did double check all the battery connects, thank you sir.
Posted by Reelscreamers
Member since Aug 2011
120 posts
Posted on 2/21/19 at 5:08 pm to
If you find that you have those little silver breakers like what is shown above the best thing to do is to discard them and look at Blue Sea Systems line up and find a compatible replacement. Those little silver breakers are not sealed very well they will corrode and go out all the time.

I see that they are even making that style now. I guarantee that using theirs with a little dielectric grease will go a long way.

LINK
Posted by jsmoke222000
Lake Charles
Member since Oct 2007
6204 posts
Posted on 2/21/19 at 5:43 pm to
as mentioned above, both of your problems are likely a fuse or circuit breaker issue.
Posted by Wtodd
Tampa, FL
Member since Oct 2013
67482 posts
Posted on 2/22/19 at 5:58 am to
Most wiring harnesses within the trailer have plugs; I'm betting one of the plugs came unplugged
Posted by Redlos
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2005
1044 posts
Posted on 2/22/19 at 6:09 am to
Look on the battery side, should be within ~8 inches of the positive terminal.
Posted by laangler21
On the lake.
Member since May 2012
3034 posts
Posted on 2/22/19 at 7:50 am to
Most TMs have an inline fuse near either end, mine is closer to the front. Check the plug connections also if you have one.
Posted by bearhc
Member since Sep 2009
4927 posts
Posted on 2/22/19 at 12:49 pm to
So I am the OP; I do not have the trolling motor. Where would this fuse (if it is only one be located)?
Posted by Redlos
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2005
1044 posts
Posted on 2/22/19 at 10:02 pm to
Within a foot of the positive battery terminal on your main power line.
Posted by bearhc
Member since Sep 2009
4927 posts
Posted on 2/23/19 at 5:05 am to
Thanks Redlos I will see if I can find it.
Posted by InfamousDosgris
Gonzales, LA
Member since Jan 2019
147 posts
Posted on 2/23/19 at 10:52 am to
Fuse panel could be under your console or in one of your rod boxes, depending on what type of boat you have.
Posted by bearhc
Member since Sep 2009
4927 posts
Posted on 2/23/19 at 12:14 pm to
Thanks. Looked at picture and replaced circuit by battery. Back in action.
Posted by Prosecuted Collins
The Farm
Member since Sep 2003
6604 posts
Posted on 3/7/19 at 4:13 pm to
Bump!

I wasn’t so lucky, I replaced the circuit breaker and it won’t kick back on (trolling motor and depth finder).

Posted by Redlos
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2005
1044 posts
Posted on 3/7/19 at 10:31 pm to
Good deal, but some spares and throw in tackle box
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