Ran wire Bow to Stern (OUCH)

[sritz05]

Well my first Mod is under way. I managed to run (1.25 tubing and 6ga X2 and 8ga. x 2 wires for fwd power). The mod is for 36VDC trolling application as I am putting a 101bow mount Riptide 52" motor up front. The two front battery spots will be full along with two in the back. The extra 8ga. wires are for charging while towing. The charger unit is a Stealth 1 DC unit (no need for an AC unit) I have had great success with these on other boats I have installed them on. Talk about work the aft to bait well pull was a snap but getting from the bait tank around the front then up to the bow took me over four hours of fishing(in Arizona) and trust me it was warm. I will start the full installation sometime this week when the rest of the equipment comes in. Many would ask why 36VDC well fishing stripers on the big reservoirs like Mead and Powell require power because the fish stay on top and swim at an average 6 MPH and have a fear of the big engines. The stealth charges from the main engine alternator and does excellent work after 8 hours of trolling motor use a 1 hour run usually ensures the batteries are 60% ready and the run in the morning takes care of the rest. Here are a couple of the prep pics on the mod.

[Genelie]

Nicely done. And as always mods seem to have a way of being a pain.....But so worth it, when you get to brag about doing yourself.