First off, thanks to everyone here that keeps giving great advice. I have been a boat owner for about 3 weeks now and feel like I learn something new everyday.
So.. Yesterday was another day of firsts. The recently fixed TAPS system that has worked great for about 12 hrs of boating decided to crap out yesterday. It was set at slalom (1) and worked perfectly as it moved up. But, as I tried to send it back down, a very annoying sound came through the speakers and the plate would not move. I thought I smelled a funny electrical scent too (uh oh). I traced the smell to the little 'black box' which has the white sheathed wire leading to switch and four others (green, blue, black and orange). It was very hot and obviously cooked. I am definitely not an electrician but was able to attach the green and blue wires directly to the battery (+) from the pump. The plate went back down finally. Question #1: Is there anyway to wire around that black box? The TAPS obviously works. #2: What is that black box?
The other comment is about that lying gas gauge. I swear I saw 1/4 tank while cruising home and then the sucker just died. Completely out of gas. Thanks to a very helpful and kind person and an hour later, I was at the marina after the tow. Filled up and boat would not start as gas was not primed. After an hour of contemplation, I just threw about a shot glass of fuel into the carb valve and it popped over just fine. Is there anyway to get that engine primed without having to do that?
Got off the water around 10p instead of 7p and I'm still married. Pretty close to success.
So.. Yesterday was another day of firsts. The recently fixed TAPS system that has worked great for about 12 hrs of boating decided to crap out yesterday. It was set at slalom (1) and worked perfectly as it moved up. But, as I tried to send it back down, a very annoying sound came through the speakers and the plate would not move. I thought I smelled a funny electrical scent too (uh oh). I traced the smell to the little 'black box' which has the white sheathed wire leading to switch and four others (green, blue, black and orange). It was very hot and obviously cooked. I am definitely not an electrician but was able to attach the green and blue wires directly to the battery (+) from the pump. The plate went back down finally. Question #1: Is there anyway to wire around that black box? The TAPS obviously works. #2: What is that black box?
The other comment is about that lying gas gauge. I swear I saw 1/4 tank while cruising home and then the sucker just died. Completely out of gas. Thanks to a very helpful and kind person and an hour later, I was at the marina after the tow. Filled up and boat would not start as gas was not primed. After an hour of contemplation, I just threw about a shot glass of fuel into the carb valve and it popped over just fine. Is there anyway to get that engine primed without having to do that?
Got off the water around 10p instead of 7p and I'm still married. Pretty close to success.
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