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 Re: Spare Boat "Stuff"
[Re: B-rader]
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11/09/17 01:57 AM
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B.Hollingshead
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What do you do when that "push button" fails , have an extra dash? same odds of loosing a key.
Branden Hollingshead
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Re: Spare Boat "Stuff"
[Re: Bigron119]
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11/09/17 02:14 AM
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Electrical bag to include spool of 14 and 18 gauge wire, wire strippers, connectors and tape. Multi meter Prop wrench 2’ long 2x4 for changing prop and driving on to change trailer tire. Break over bar with socket for changing tire First aid kit Tow rope Jumper cables Socket set 2 cans of sardines 
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Re: Spare Boat "Stuff"
[Re: T-racer @ Mallard Marine]
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11/09/17 06:25 AM
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Flippin-Out
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I always removed my key from the boat. Think of THIS disaster: Some jerk/drunk/prankster walks by your well maintained boat in great mechanical shape....and decides to hit that starter a lick or two and run for the hills since the key is right there. Any outboard that starts dry like that will probably be fried before anyone could get to it to shut it down. What would THAT cost you? See why I never leave the key in it? I've heard of this happening to someone... AT BASS PRO SHOP. Fried his motor. I personally have a battery cut off switch under my back lid. Shut it off every time I'm done fishing. No chance of yahoo walking by and starting boat if I leave key in. No messing with any electronics. Nothing stays on sucking battery life. No power pole let down, and I also have a cut off/breaker on my TM so no trolling motor coming on. Just the easiest way for ME to do it in my book. Battery cut of switch has so many positives. My main power cut-off switch has two positives and two negatives!  I do just as you say for all systems. I use a dual circuit battery switch for enhanced protection. It makes a complete disconnect of the outboard and hull wiring harnesses. It helps to better protect against lightning surge damage while charging batteries. My weak spot is no negative disconnect for the TM, though I do have the breaker like you on the positive.
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Re: Spare Boat "Stuff"
[Re: B-rader]
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11/09/17 06:28 AM
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Flippin-Out
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What do you do when that "push button" fails , have an extra dash? For Ranger, the push button start module is a pluggable option. There is a traditional keyed start module that can be connected to the wiring harness in place of that keyless start module. I have heard of them failing, and I've heard some guys carry a keyed start module as a spare to plug in out on the water if the keyless module fails.
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Re: Spare Boat "Stuff"
[Re: Tracker Tim]
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11/09/17 12:09 PM
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John175☮
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Taking keys from competitors while asleep is a great idea. Loosening the drag on all their reels is another.
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Re: Spare Boat "Stuff"
[Re: John175☮]
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11/09/17 01:16 PM
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Bigron119
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Taking keys from competitors while asleep is a great idea. Loosening the drag on all their reels is another. All of my lockers were locked and also with a Lock'r Bar. The strange thing is that the boat beside mine left alllllll their external electronics on the boat and NOTHING was secured or locked!
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Re: Spare Boat "Stuff"
[Re: B.Hollingshead]
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11/09/17 01:37 PM
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Flippin-Out
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What do you do when that "push button" fails , have an extra dash? same odds of loosing a key. Actually, NO. The odds of the solid-state start module failure are extremely low; it's the nature of the technology. Loss of a small item often carried in a human's pocket and/or moved around and handled is an entirely different matter. By accidental event, keys get dropped in the water, they fall out of pockets, they blow off the deck of the boat when left there by accident, they get left in the pocket of a jacket you wore on that last outing but don't have with you today. Human error and oversight will occur 100-fold if not 1000-fold more frequently than failure of an electronic module. In addition, as seen, key loss can be the object of theft or vandalism.
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Re: Spare Boat "Stuff"
[Re: Bigron119]
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11/09/17 02:06 PM
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based on my experience,ignition key and the plug are two things you don't want to take out of your boat.....if you do, sooner or later you gonna forget one or both...two of my buddies tell me driving 100 miles to fish a tournament with your trolling motor because you for got the boat keys is not much fun.......as far as leaving the keys in the boat,it ain't gonna prevent boat theft and I suspect the odds are about the same for getting hit by a falling meteorite as having somebody crank your boat...I've had a bass boat since early 70's and neither has happened to me...
years ago I got distracted from my normal routine and forgot to put the plug in my boat for the last time....since then ,if I take my plug out of the boat,I stand there till all the water drains out then I replace the plug....my auto bilge pump takes care of rainwater when traveling to and from the lake.....remembering ain't my strong point so if I lived in one of those states that makes you remove the drain plug,I'd get one of those a drain plug kits that enables you to put the plug in or take it out from drivers seat......
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Re: Spare Boat "Stuff"
[Re: Bigron119]
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11/09/17 02:06 PM
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PowerLizard
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So the ultimate prank would be to remove the solid state starter button module leaving a small hole in the dash. Maybe leave a riddle in its place.
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Re: Spare Boat "Stuff"
[Re: PowerLizard]
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11/09/17 02:51 PM
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So the ultimate prank would be to remove the solid state starter button module leaving a small hole in the dash. Maybe leave a riddle in its place. Might need to make a litte trip over to Branden's house......
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Re: Spare Boat "Stuff"
[Re: Bigron119]
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11/09/17 03:03 PM
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Ted Martin
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i am not sure my key could be pulled from the ignition switch, I don't think it has been pulled in the last 20 years, it may be corroded in place.
Last edited by Ted Martin; 11/09/17 03:04 PM.
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Re: Spare Boat "Stuff"
[Re: Ted Martin]
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11/10/17 10:26 PM
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Bigron119
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i am not sure my key could be pulled from the ignition switch, I don't think it has been pulled in the last 20 years, it may be corroded in place. What is the location of your boat????
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Re: Spare Boat "Stuff"
[Re: beartrap]
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11/10/17 11:26 PM
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Flippin-Out
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based on my experience,ignition key and the plug are two things you don't want to take out of your boat.....if you do, sooner or later you gonna forget one or both...two of my buddies tell me driving 100 miles to fish a tournament with your trolling motor because you for got the boat keys is not much fun.......as far as leaving the keys in the boat,it ain't gonna prevent boat theft and I suspect the odds are about the same for getting hit by a falling meteorite as having somebody crank your boat...I've had a bass boat since early 70's and neither has happened to me...
years ago I got distracted from my normal routine and forgot to put the plug in my boat for the last time....since then ,if I take my plug out of the boat,I stand there till all the water drains out then I replace the plug....my auto bilge pump takes care of rainwater when traveling to and from the lake.....remembering ain't my strong point so if I lived in one of those states that makes you remove the drain plug,I'd get one of those a drain plug kits that enables you to put the plug in or take it out from drivers seat...... If you are forgetful, it isn't wise to have only ONE boat key or other critical key in the first place. I always had a spare boat key stowed in some of my "oh carp" box that was locked away. A spare compartment key was kept taped in a hidden spot with duct tape that I could always access. The risk of a prank theft or dry-started motor depends on how often the boat is not secured, and where. I, for one, will not risk an outboard costing over $10k for some a-hole to trash because he thinks it would be funny to crank it.
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Re: Spare Boat "Stuff"
[Re: PowerLizard]
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11/11/17 09:14 PM
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I have always carried a spare boat plug and a couple of fuses. It doesn't hurt to keep a spare "door" key for the truck hidden in the boat. I have used the spare key twice. I needed it three times. n GREAT IDEA!
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Re: Spare Boat "Stuff"
[Re: Bigron119]
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11/11/17 09:28 PM
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Lucky Al
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I keep one in my truck and another at home.
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