On Feb 20, 10:55*am, Mike Romain wrote:
donquijote1954 wrote:
On Feb 19, 11:42 am, Mike Romain wrote:
donquijote1954 wrote:
Well, the maiden voyage took place...
It was a great success even though the press wasn't there. Fourth
speed was underpowered but fifth pushed it along pretty good. It was
fun though we almost lost the motor when the motor mount became lose
due to choppy water movement. Lesson, NOT GOOD FOR CHOPPY WATER.
I did buy the battery box from MinnKota that integrates the circuit
breaker, and makes everything neat and safe. AGM battery and charger
with AGM setting. So, sharks beware, you have competition for the
small fish.
Thank you all!
Thanks for the update!

Because you are in a salt environment, I would recommend you get some
dielectric grease and coat all the electrical connections with it. *This
will help a lot to keep the corrosion away. *Things exposed to that salt
air rust amazingly fast.

Mike

OK, where do I get it, West Marine?

Any automotive store likely has it way cheaper. *Permatex is one brand,
they call theirs 'Spark Plug Boot & Electrical Connection' Dielectric
Grease they sell in little $2.00 packets. *There are other brands also
that just say Spark plug boot protector.

The stuff that gets sold in a 'specialty' shop is usually way more
expensive.

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OK, the exposed parts that come to mind would be the connector and the
battery terminals sticking out from the box. But I have to handle them
all the time... What else?