Baxter
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Recently I had an issue traced down to a fuse holder buried in the transom (was at the very back where the wires all go through that pass-through - since moved).
I replaced the fuse holder and fuse and problems were solved.
There are two other inline fuses here, both for the Scotties. There is one other one on the reverse side of that "divider" for the washdown pump. (Note: Yes I realize they are not secured in the photo. One just broke and the other I had detached in preparation for replacement)
One of the scotty fuse holders is starting to corrode. Had to replace the fuse while fishing a few weeks back (thank god for backups, ball was down 300'!). So on my "to-do" is to replace that holder as well.
I have a few options here.
One option is to simply upgrade and add a BlueSea fuse block back there. My worry though is that the same will happen to it. Seems like a dumb place for electrical connections, but it is what it is at the moment. Question is - is this a terrible place to put a fuse block?
Another option is to reroute everything and put the fuse block at the helm. More inline fuses up there as well, and everything could be cleaned up nicely. Probably the best solution, but also a **** ton of work, lots of extra wire to run, far greater expense. To be honest, I am feeling too lazy to go this route - but.... maybe I should just do it? IMO this is probably the "Best" way to handle this, but is it really necessary and worth the time and money?
Or third option, just keep an eye on these inline fuse holders, get a couple spares for on the boat, and replace as needed. Not ideal, but seems to me these sealed holders may be the best solution short of a big electrical re-route? Cheapest option, not hard or time consuming to replace them, likely "Good enough"?
I replaced the fuse holder and fuse and problems were solved.
There are two other inline fuses here, both for the Scotties. There is one other one on the reverse side of that "divider" for the washdown pump. (Note: Yes I realize they are not secured in the photo. One just broke and the other I had detached in preparation for replacement)
One of the scotty fuse holders is starting to corrode. Had to replace the fuse while fishing a few weeks back (thank god for backups, ball was down 300'!). So on my "to-do" is to replace that holder as well.
I have a few options here.
One option is to simply upgrade and add a BlueSea fuse block back there. My worry though is that the same will happen to it. Seems like a dumb place for electrical connections, but it is what it is at the moment. Question is - is this a terrible place to put a fuse block?
Another option is to reroute everything and put the fuse block at the helm. More inline fuses up there as well, and everything could be cleaned up nicely. Probably the best solution, but also a **** ton of work, lots of extra wire to run, far greater expense. To be honest, I am feeling too lazy to go this route - but.... maybe I should just do it? IMO this is probably the "Best" way to handle this, but is it really necessary and worth the time and money?
Or third option, just keep an eye on these inline fuse holders, get a couple spares for on the boat, and replace as needed. Not ideal, but seems to me these sealed holders may be the best solution short of a big electrical re-route? Cheapest option, not hard or time consuming to replace them, likely "Good enough"?
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