Electrical Problem

Marky1 · May 12, 2024, 05:26:40 PM

Moved boat home from storage,... there is some problem(s). Started and ran motor no problem. Went to check lights ,aerator, bilge pumps, etc . NO Power. A couple fuses were burnt out and replaced them ,still not working. What could this possibly be ? Have not tried the electroniccs yet . Have 2 series 27 ,12 volt batteries for trolling motor that have nothing to do with electrical problems as I mentioned.

Princeton_Man · May 13, 2024, 04:41:14 AM

The first thing I'd suspect is rodents. Mice have gotten into the hull and chewed into you're wiring harnesses. You'll probably need to pull op panels and covers. Do some digging, I hope it's not too bad.

Marky1 · May 13, 2024, 07:17:47 AM

Will do that . I had a lot of nut shells to clean up. My son said there were a few red squirrels in the area recently. The only area I think they could have access to the wires is under the console. Thanks for the advice .

Marky1 · May 13, 2024, 08:25:18 AM

Did not find any chewed wiring.

Pat Dilling · May 13, 2024, 09:40:20 AM

Hopefully you have a volt meter or multi-meter. I would start with that checking for power. Since it is multiple devices not working I woould start from the battery working toward a dstribution point.

Marky1 · May 13, 2024, 10:33:11 AM

Motor will start with that one battery. Will try to remove fuse box ,getting power there. Lights in the gages turn on when turning key for motor. Toggle switches do not work(or illuminate). Maybe it's time to buy a new boat.

Donald Garner · May 13, 2024, 12:23:06 PM

Sure hope the rodents didn't eat the wiring...I had that happen to my wife's Durango twice. The squirrels got into the engine compartment and chewed the wiring harness up. It wasn't cheap getting the repairs done at the dealership either.

Like mentioned test the batteries and each switch. Sometime the switches go bad. I had that occur in my G3. Replacing switches is sure a lot cheaper than buying a new boat

I was at the BPS Saturday and WOW the prices on the Tracker Boats, Nitro's and Tritons are
expensive

Marky1 · May 13, 2024, 04:45:02 PM

I don't believe it ,...everything is working. I owned a (used) Tracker a few years ago. After a big sugar maple tree fell on my first Ranger Cherokee 207. Got rid of the Tracker after I found the Ranger Cherokee 217. Thanks for all the input you guys sent me .

Marky1 · May 17, 2024, 05:51:27 PM

Boat is acting up ,...again

Princeton_Man · May 18, 2024, 09:15:37 PM

Quote from: Marky1 on May 17, 2024, 05:51:27 PMBoat is acting up ,...again

I still think you have some rodent damage somewhere.

Marky1 · May 19, 2024, 05:52:44 AM

Was checking the wires from starting battery, the red wire to the shut off switch,I removed it ,took cover off, wiggled that wire ,the trim gage needle would move. Replaced 3 blown fuses. Previously ,turn the key ,the RPM gage needle would turn counter clock wise, fuel gage needle not move. Might have to start looking into this a little more ,if this rain ever stops.

Marky1 · May 19, 2024, 02:35:55 PM

Circuit Breaker switch ,...Faulty ? Will or could it be. possible to start motor with disconnect switch off ? Want to get this fixed before I go to Maine the da y after Memorial Day.

dawngyocry · November 03, 2024, 11:47:40 PM

That's frustrating, hope you get it figured out