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 Had some fun over the winter
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02/16/25 11:40 PM
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avid_basser
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After running my 2019 Z518 as it came from the factory for years, I've finally made some upgrades. Ionic Lithium 12v 125ah Crank / House Battery Ionic Lithium 12v 100ah TM (24v setup) SeaClear Wiring Harness Lowrance Carbon 12 Bow & Console Active Target 1 3 n 1 Transducer Replaced defective USB plug / port Replaced defective LH LED taillight Replaced cracked / dry rotted boat trailer wiring 7 plug harness Here's a few pictures, enjoy. ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2025/02/full-111743-259948-img_3492.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2025/02/full-111743-259949-img_3493.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2025/02/full-111743-259950-img_3495.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2025/02/full-111743-259951-img_3496.jpg)
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Re: Had some fun over the winter
[Re: avid_basser]
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02/17/25 12:07 AM
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SteezMacQueen
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Show off.  You are gonna like those batteries. Fooooo shoooooo
Eat. Sleep. Fish.
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Re: Had some fun over the winter
[Re: avid_basser]
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02/17/25 01:26 AM
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K.D.
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That’s a damn clean boat for a 2019! Well done!
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Re: Had some fun over the winter
[Re: K.D.]
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02/17/25 01:44 AM
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banker-always fishing
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That’s a damn clean boat for a 2019! Well done! Plus #1. 
![[Linked Image]](http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/823/ycku.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/560/ukw3.jpg) IGFA World Record Rio Grande Cichlid. Lake Dunlap. John 3:16 Sinner's Prayer. God forgive me a sinner. I accept Jesus Christ as my Savior !
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Re: Had some fun over the winter
[Re: avid_basser]
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02/17/25 02:18 AM
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T Henderson
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Nice boat and good-looking upgrades. Gotta love fresh new lithiums! 
Skeeter ZX250 Yamaha VMax HPDI 250hp Series2
Eat. Sleep. Fish.
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Re: Had some fun over the winter
[Re: avid_basser]
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02/17/25 01:44 PM
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Donald Harper
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Each person you work with holds some promise to your future success. Websiite Sponsors: www.eletewater.com - Staying Hydrated www.lakeoviachic.com - Booking Mexico Trips 20 Hot Spot Mapping - GPS Contour Chips - Custom Spinner Baits - Jigs -Spooks Pure Extracts - Minnow-Night Crawler-Crayfish-Craylic
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Re: Had some fun over the winter
[Re: avid_basser]
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02/17/25 02:01 PM
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ReelSlow
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Nice work. 
GOD is good!
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Re: Had some fun over the winter
[Re: avid_basser]
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02/17/25 03:36 PM
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avid_basser
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Thanks everyone.
Talk about a learning experience. Now I know why folks charge $125+ per hour on installs.
Here's a few things I learned, some the hard way.
1) Use the rigging tubes when ever possible. They make running wires way easier.
2) A really good set of fiberglass poles or the metal fishing tape is needed.
3) Always use electrical tape around the "hook" on your fishing tape. This way it doesn't get hung up on other fittings / wires.
4) When running wires, electrician lube is your best friend. Makes the pathway less harsh.
5) Be patient and take breaks.
6) Get help if you can. I did 90% of this alone. Had I had a second set of hands, I believe I would have saved time.
I feel proud of my work and feel like I can help others now.
Last edited by avid_basser; 02/17/25 05:49 PM.
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Re: Had some fun over the winter
[Re: banker-always fishing]
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02/17/25 03:39 PM
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avid_basser
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That’s a damn clean boat for a 2019! Well done! Plus #1. Thanks. I wipe it down after every trip with 50/50 water & cleaning vinegar. Then every other trip I wipe it down with Bass Boat Saver. Twice a year, I power wash the boat, including the carpet, then wax it. She also lives in a garage which allows me to baby her.
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Re: Had some fun over the winter
[Re: avid_basser]
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02/17/25 03:56 PM
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tmd11111
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Nice job and you'll love those Ionics
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Re: Had some fun over the winter
[Re: avid_basser]
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02/17/25 05:13 PM
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TxDanFishMan
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Great work on the Ranger , fish won't have a chance against you this spring.
Slide right, coming in .... Fish On!
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Re: Had some fun over the winter
[Re: avid_basser]
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02/17/25 05:15 PM
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SteezMacQueen
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Thanks everyone.
Talk about a learning experience. Now I know why folks charge $125+ per hour on installs.
Here's a few things I learned, some the hard way.
1) Use the rigging tubes when ever possible. They may running wires way easier.
2) A really good set of fiberglass poles or the metal fishing tape is needed.
3) Always use electrical tape around the "hook" on your fishing tape. This way it doesn't get hung up on other fittings / wires.
4) When running wires, electrician lube is your best friend. Makes the pathway less harsh.
5) Be patient and take breaks.
6) Get help if you can. I did 90% of this alone. Had I had a second set of hands, I believe I would have saved time.
I feel proud of my work and feel like I can help others now. After doing all that to my Skeeter…..I learned the same thing. This time around, I’m buying one that is already done…..um……mostly. I know you learned a lot lot AJ. Now, if anything ever arises, you will have a thorough understanding of exactly how everything is run and wired. It will make trouble shooting anything that might come up in the future a lot easier.
Eat. Sleep. Fish.
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