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by RocketMan
Sat Jan 07, 2023 12:18 pm
Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
Topic: Bilge Pump Wiring
Replies: 9
Views: 5049

Re: Bilge Pump Wiring

Drains and scuppers can get blocked by leaves or other debris. Add a solar charger to help keep the battery charged. Then [unclear, perhaps meant to say "connect"] the pump directly to the battery. [Something will] help keep it charged, [You will] not have to use [the pump] unless the drai...
by RocketMan
Sat Jan 07, 2023 10:55 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 1992 WALKAROUND Whaler Drive Almost Swamps Due to No Bilge Pumps Working
Replies: 1
Views: 1170

1992 WALKAROUND Whaler Drive Almost Swamps Due to No Bilge Pumps Working

A near-swamping of the 23 WALKAROUND Whaler Drive boat occurred during an angling trip to the ocean about eight miles offshore of Stuart, Florida. The run to the fishing grounds took 30-minutes. The wave heights were two feet to three feet from the East. We ran out with a high bow trim and had no di...
by RocketMan
Sun Dec 25, 2022 10:19 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Using Automobile Key Fob Technology to Replace Safety Lanyard Switch
Replies: 3
Views: 1134

Using Automobile Key Fob Technology to Replace Safety Lanyard Switch

My automobile operates with a [wireless key fob]. My automobile knows when [the key fob is] inside or outside the automobile. This automobile won't lock you out if the FOB is in your pocket. If the automobile is running and you walk away, a beep is sounded. Q1: why isn't technology like [that used i...
by RocketMan
Sun Dec 25, 2022 10:01 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Whaler Drive Sellers
Replies: 3
Views: 1276

Re: Whaler Drive Sellers

Not sure why you want a Whaler Drove other than to be OEM. I have a Whaler Drive on a 1993 23 Walkaround. The Whaler Drive could use [more] buoyancy, especially when using four-stroke-power-cycle engines.
by RocketMan
Sun Dec 25, 2022 9:55 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Source to Buy Lead
Replies: 19
Views: 3587

Re: Source to Buy Lead

I've added ballast to the bow of my 23 WA WD in the form of wake board boat bags. They are waterproof 50 lb bags of iron shot. Expensive but have been a good solution.