"Don White" wrote in message
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snip
Picked up a replacement light unit for the trailer right side. The old one
was corroded... the plastic back was split open about 3/8th inches and
water would flow in
amd out with each launching. Tomorrow I'll install the new unit so I can
get the trailer safety checked. They gave me until the 30th to get it
done.
Sure was tempted to upgrade to LED rear lights but a set cost $70.00 + tax
up here.


Wasn't happy with the replacement tailight unit I purchased from Canadian
Tire last night.
Even though it is clearly a 'right side' unit...it still had the clear lens
on the bottom. (meant for license plate illumination)
The mechanic who safety inspected my sailboat trailer in July commented on
the same thing.
I called a local boat store and he had what I needed for $27.00... and a 30
mile round trip out.
Decided to swallow my pride and went directly to the closest Wally-Mart....
a 20 minute walk away.
They had exactly what I wanted for $17.00 and it was assembled in Mexico
from US parts. Who would have thought?
Anyway..last nights part goes back for a refund and I have to figure the
best way to join and seal the connecting green/brown wires from the new
taillight unit to the trailers wiring harness. (salt/fresh water
environment)

On Thu, 27 Sep 2007 13:30:47 -0300, "Don White"
wrote:

I have to figure the
best way to join and seal the connecting green/brown wires from the new
taillight unit to the trailers wiring harness. (salt/fresh water
environment)

Get some butt connectors that have the shrink wrap insulation and use
those. Alternatively, solder the wires together and use shrink wrap.

On Sep 27, 6:25 pm, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:
On Thu, 27 Sep 2007 13:30:47 -0300, "Don White"

wrote:
I have to figure the
best way to join and seal the connecting green/brown wires from the new
taillight unit to the trailers wiring harness. (salt/fresh water
environment)

Get some butt connectors that have the shrink wrap insulation and use
those. Alternatively, solder the wires together and use shrink wrap.

Butt Connectors?? If you can solder the wires together there is no
question in my opinion. Hey SW got some video of that 25 horse on
Crystal Lake. The steering works fine, the cables were made from
jumper cables. I left the factory connections from the alligator clips
and just cut them down round and drilled holes in the copper. The
thing starts really nicely (with a rope or starter when it catches),
water pump pumps very nicely. Gear oil great... Probably still only
goes about 15 of so but I ran it for about an hour and a half today to
run it out first time. I did have it running in a barrel for a couple
of hours yesterday before I hit the lake

wrote:
On Sep 27, 6:25 pm, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:
On Thu, 27 Sep 2007 13:30:47 -0300, "Don White"

wrote:
I have to figure the
best way to join and seal the connecting green/brown wires from the new
taillight unit to the trailers wiring harness. (salt/fresh water
environment)
Get some butt connectors that have the shrink wrap insulation and use
those. Alternatively, solder the wires together and use shrink wrap.

Butt Connectors?? If you can solder the wires together there is no
question in my opinion. Hey SW got some video of that 25 horse on
Crystal Lake. The steering works fine, the cables were made from
jumper cables. I left the factory connections from the alligator clips
and just cut them down round and drilled holes in the copper. The
thing starts really nicely (with a rope or starter when it catches),
water pump pumps very nicely. Gear oil great... Probably still only
goes about 15 of so but I ran it for about an hour and a half today to
run it out first time. I did have it running in a barrel for a couple
of hours yesterday before I hit the lake



Yep, I can picture you and SourWater playing with those butt
connectors... :}

On Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:01:24 -0000,
wrote:

Hey SW got some video of that 25 horse on
Crystal Lake

Well?

On Sep 27, 9:00 pm, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:
On Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:01:24 -0000,
wrote:

Hey SW got some video of that 25 horse on
Crystal Lake

Well?

Working on it... My old camera software won't work with
Vista....grrrrrrrr

On Sep 28, 10:07 am, wrote:
On Sep 27, 9:00 pm, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

On Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:01:24 -0000,
wrote:

Hey SW got some video of that 25 horse on
Crystal Lake

Well?

Working on it... My old camera software won't work with
Vista....grrrrrrrr

And I should note here that the reason for this thread is I am trying
to open and edit BOATING movies, that's BOATING, so I can show yous'
guys.... just sayin'