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Thanks for the advice. That book sounds like a sound investment for me. I do know my charger is directly wired to the batteries. Sounds like I will need to replace the charger and isolator. Any suggestions on which to purchase? I have a long list of items I still need before I would...

Thanks for the info. Im wondering if I should test the "independence" of my wiring by setting both batteries to "1" and then "2" and starting each outboard independently. That would tell me if I can crank both outboards if on one battery was drained. I have attempted to trace the wires but...

Hi there, I am struggling to understand my battery setup and standard use. I thought I would turn to the experts again to bail me out... I have two brand new AGM cold cranking batteries and I understand that they are independent to each engine. When I'm drifting or at anchor without the...

I know its better but I wont be pulling the boat out for a few months. When I do, I'll replace the transducer if I find the lowrance isn't suitable. Right now, I have no real working GPS and will need it for navigation and crab season. Any ideas on a temporary mount solution for the Garmin so...

Maybe I should switch away from light beer.

After a visit to the boat this weekend, and looking at many pictures, I decided on the 1040xs. I will keep the older Lowrance 113 above the helm and mount the 1040xs on the side of the helm. The Lowrance seems to be a suitable sonar. I'm not happy with the GPS or radar so that will be the...

Thanks Bill. I should have mentioned that I have cockpit helm controls on the starboard side of the bulkhead. I like that picture...

Hi Guys, Thanks for all the advice so far. I resolved my minor electrical issue that likely occurred during the 900 mile delivery. A ground wire for the tilt/trim on the port engine was loose. The nut fell off and the wire wasn't firmly connected. I'd like to specifically thank Mark at...

Bob, That's a great picture - thanks! I think I'll add the Garmin 741 above the helm and keep the older lowrance 113 as a sonar until I pull out in a few months.

I'm about to make a decision on a new electronics package for my Tomcat. Originally I was sold on the 1040xs as an all in one unit. However, it would cost around $400 more to have dual 741. I plan to add radar (GMR 18 xHD) and typically have sonar and plotter on at the same time when fishing...

Everything worked out fine. I do have a little electrical issue to sort out on the port engine. I had a 'check engine' light plague me a few time during the first trip and then it shutdown the tilt/trim on the engine. I'm very confident its a Suzuki electrical issue that will get sorted...

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Arrival Oct 2, 2014

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Hi There, I spent a few hours cleaning up the new (to me) Tomcat and had a few miscellaneous questions I thought I'd send out to help my learning curve: 1) I'm confused by the Port/Starboard Gas tank switch. Does this switch change the fuel gauge only or is the selected tank the one being...