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    What is your opinion of this type of DC 12v wire connector?

    I am planning on using this type of connector (blue ones for 14 ga.) and some liquid tape at each end for a sump pump connection. Any opinions on this type of wire connector?
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    Where is the DC distribution panel on a 250 sport cruiser?

    Is the DC distribution panel on a sport cruiser at the helm under the switches and circuit breakers, accessed through the shower compartment?
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    What to do with extra wire on shower sump?

    My new shower sump pump's manual says to use one of two positive wires to connect it to power. One is for auto operation the other for non auto. It does not say what to do with the extra wire that is stripped back about 1/4". Should this wire be sealed from water or just cut off?
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    Please check my list of throttle and switch funtions to see if correct.

    Please let me know if I have this right concerning switches and throttle. (no manual have I) 1. Top angled button is pressed to put into gear. 2. Rocker switch under no. 1 activates trim and tilt. 3. Push button to give throttle without being in gear is at center bottom of throttle handle 4...
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    Soot from port exhaust..??

    Cranking the V8 GM sea water cooled engine today I noticed the water from the port side coming out of exhaust to be sooty. Starboard side clear. Once engine warmed the port side water was clear also. Can you tell me what this may indicate for the exhaust or engine?
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    What a mess on the swim platform..I guess I'll plug the holes.

    Previous owner of this 250 Sundancer decided he wanted a BIG generator so he mounted an aluminum plate to the swim platform and then a Honda 4kw generator to that. Getting it off was a huge effort and now 20 screw holes from 1/4" to 7/16" inches wide perforate the middle of the swim platform of...
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    Only way to turn sump pump/bilge off is to disconnect batteries?

    Even with a battery switch to off is there a separate circuit that keeps the float switch activated sump and bilge pumps hot? Must I disconnect the batteries to prevent current from getting to these for repair/replacement? I see that the circuit breakers to these pumps on my boat are pop out...
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    How does water get out of the boat from under the cabin in a sport cruiser?

    It appears the sump pump under the trash bin step is a box that drains nothing but the floor of the head. What about water in that area outside the sump pump box? Does it have a path to drain to the bilge? How does water outside the sump pump box get out of the boat? Some diagrams had me...
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    Some advice on this sump pump please.

    Is this sump pump repairable or must the whole unit be replaced? I tried to get the top off it and it seems glued to the box. Also is this pump's only purpose to pump out the floor drain of the head? I am still looking and can't find a thing that would drain the cabin of my 250 Sundancer...
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    Can you identify this device in the head?

    Could you tell me what this device is in the center of the photo? The T shaped plastic device in the starboard side upper corner of the head.
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    Battery Switch on a sport cruiser..just a switch or does it have diodes?

    Does the 1-2-BOTH-OFF battery switch on a Sport Cruiser like a 250/260/270 etc. have a diode in it that prevents unwanted current flow? Or..is it nothing but metal to metal switching to make connections as you rotate the knob?
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    Okay to charge batteries while connected?

    Is there a problem to charge my 12v batteries with a portable charger while the batteries are still connected to the system? Okay to just put charger clips to battery posts pos/neg and charge away? I have AGM batteries, a new smart charger, battery switch 1-2- Both - OFF. Should I set...
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    Deep Cycle or Cranking batteries for this:

    I have a two battery, shore power charger set up I think pretty common to many models of Sea Rays. Should I use deep cycle or cranking batteries for this set up or will either be okay?
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    Two battery sport cruiser..best way to use the Perko Switch?

    On board my 250 '96 Sundancer I have: Perko 1 - 2 - ALL - Off switch. Two deep cycle marine batteries and a shore Power run battery charger, no generator. What is the best way to use the battery switch? Switch it to ALL for any use or switch between 1 and 2 each time used or...is it best to...
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    How to access sump pump?

    The float switch activated sump pump under the cabin of my 250 Sundancer is for pumping out water that drains from the head's shower drain. How do I get to it to replace/repair it? Can't do it from engine compartment and I can't find a thing about how to access the sump pump in the manuals...
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    new question about this device..

    What sends 12V DC to this box? Is it the batteries or the shore power charger? (That's the two sources I have besides engine alternator).
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    What kind of tape for temporary upholstery fix.

    I am refurbing a '96 250 Sundancer. It is in pretty good shape except for the seat coverings which are about as bad as they could be from sun and bleach washing. It will be a while before I can get the boat to a reupholstering company so I am considering wrapping some of the worst places in...
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    How to delete threads I've posted?

    To make a more clear question should I just edit a thread I've started or can I delete it and start all over again?
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    Is this my AC converter turned on by switch on panel in cabin?

    Please forgive if I've already posted this. I can't find the thread so here goes. I have an AC converter rocker switch on my electrical panel in the cabin over the stove. Is that supposed to allow shore power to feed the boat DC current with the batteries off? Is this pic the converter or...
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    How do I set controls so I get an email if I have an anwer to my thread?

    Please let me know where the instant email answer button is on this site. jb
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