Thread: Made a newb mistake today.

Originally Posted by micorps

That is a great idear thank you

I ordered my Anderson plugs off eBay. May find them local. I used 6 gauge wire which is plenty sufficient. Just make sure decide on wire first then purchase plug to match wire. Then install plug close to easiest battery to get to.

Originally Posted by Cray

I ordered my Anderson plugs off eBay. May find them local. I used 6 gauge wire which is plenty sufficient. Just make sure decide on wire first then purchase plug to match wire. Then install plug close to easiest battery to get to.

will do thank you.

I was told by my dealer not to jump off my big motor with the trolling motor batteries unless I had them isolated, it would fry the cpu

What brand of cranking battery does everyone use here? How about your TM battery?

Tim, Christmas of 2016 Ace Hardware had their compact jump start devices on sale. I bought some for my son's and two grandkids who are away at college. Recently one of my son's needed to jump an old car he still has in garage. He pulled out the jump start which hasn't been charged since Christmas of 2016 and it fired the car right up. I also keep one in my car and put in boat when I launch. Mine is very compact, about size of car owners manual or an old time country Bible. It is much easier to store and use than jumper cables and it will recharge of the engine alternator in no time.
You can catch them on sale for half price(~$50) and it is a great investment.

Course none of that matters if you forget to put the drain plug in.

Originally Posted by quikcarl61

I was told by my dealer not to jump off my big motor with the trolling motor batteries unless I had them isolated, it would fry the cpu

The good thing about the jumper setup I showed is it makes a direct connection between 2 batteries. No arching. Just turn key off, hook two plugs together, let sit for couple of minutes to let voltage stabilize and motor just see's straight 12 volts with no surge.

I hate you had trouble while fishing with your dad. I keep jumper cables in my boat and I have had to use them a couple times. Sounds like you need a new battery. I hope to try wateree Tuesday if the old champion cranks. I haven't run it in a couple months so hopefully I can check it out tomorrow. I am going to sort rods tomorrow and see what I have left and will get with you on the rods you wanted.

I think we’ve all been there before! I have a three bank onboard charger that charges the cranking battery along with the trolling motor batteries. I also keep a Powerall jump start kit in the boat for emergencies. It will also charge your phone or tablet. Glad to hear that you and your dad were able to get back in safely, especially during this dangerous time of year.