[Scot]

Thanks for replying and I always forget to mention what I’m using…I have an ’06 Puma and pulling it w/ an ’06 GMC Yukon which was already wired up save the connector Richard @ Pops supplied me with FWIW.

You said ,

“Scot, yours is probably the solenoid on your trailer failed. ”

I’m assuming I should just call Wayne or Richard to get a replacement?…I’m sure I can swap it out myself.

“The solenoid is going to have to be replaced, and you should be able to either pin of put the tool in the front coupler to keep it from pressing against the master cylinder. ”

I’m not sure what pin or what tool you are referring to “release” the brakes

“The coupler slides in and out, and the solenoid allows the fluid to bypass the master cylinder. Keep the coupler from depressing, and then it will back up until you get a new solenoid.”

Where is the coupler and for that matter, where is the Solenoid?

“You also can use the coupler lock out tool, that is in your black delivery bag, though eventually and soon you need that reverse light wire activated on the five pin harness. You will need that five pin harness also if you do not have one. ”

I’m assuming you are referring to the Ford issue here but I should mention that if I was supposed to get some sort of coupler lock out tool in a black bag upon delivery for this type of event…I didn’t get any tools…makes me wonder what else if anything I was supposed to receive and didn’t…I got a black bag with some literature for the TM, Motor, a spare key, and a spare cigarette lighter but that’s it.

Sorry if I’m a little slow on this one…I’m anxious to work this out ‘cos it’s rainy and I want to get ‘er inside +…I’d like to use the boat at will.

Unfortunately yesterday was a bad day because out of the blue…my TM DIED also! It is a Tour82. Used it all day, pulled to the dock, went to truck to get something, came back to go back out and …BAM…dead as a doornail, trip over.

Batteries are fine, checking connections now and so far look good, overload switch is not tripped, prop is not fouled w/ line or anything…just dead….any ideas on this one?

[Scot]

OK….I figured out what oval slot you were referring to…I was originally looking for a thru hole to put a pin through or something…I get the mechanics now.

I tested my rig the way you had suggested ,ie: Blue>Brown etc….and it appears it is in fact a bum solenoid because it did not “unlock” the brake as you had suggested it would. To save a road trip I’ll call Richard/Wayne on Monday to get a replacement and hopefully some simple instruction on how to replace…I’m guessing out w/ the old in w/ the new…done. I made an aluminum “lockout tool” to keep in the truck in the future.

Any ideas on the TM? I can’t find anything although there are a few places I still need to look but assuming all is good…Is there a known “problematic issue” w/ the Motor Guide Tour 82’s? About the only thing I need to do now is crack the upper head apart to ensure the integrity of the wiring hasn’t been compromised…I’m at a loss….it was working fine and then just quit….it’s gotta be electrical.

BTW…thanks for the help, it really is appreciated.

[Scot]

As posted above ^

“Unfortunately yesterday was a bad day because out of the blue…my TM DIED also! It is a Tour82. Used it all day, pulled to the dock, went to truck to get something, came back to go back out and …BAM…dead as a doornail, trip over.

Batteries are fine, checking connections now and so far look good, overload switch is not tripped, prop is not fouled w/ line or anything…just dead….any ideas on this one? “

[Scot]

The c-breaker was the first thing I checked…all wiring ,batteries,and receptacle look good…I have full voltage at the receptacle up front. It is definately the TM…I hate the idea that my new 40K+ boat is all but DOA because of a bum TM that will require a 2+ hr. drive to a service center who will have it for how long is anybodys guess…I am a business owner and my time for this sort of thing is a major disruption…it’ll probably be a week or two before I can even screw w/it…meanwhile the bite is good and my ability to cut out of the machine shop and go fishing in the evening is all but non existent + the prospect of finding a shipping box, removing the goods from my boat, the cost of shipping etc…just makes me ill. I bought the boat last fall thinking that I would have a bit of time to “work out” any bugs before the upcoming spring and be good to go…so much for that idea:”> …it’s spring. I’m probably not coming across the way I would like and I know the TM is a MotorGuide issue not BC…I guess I’m just venting a bit. Problems are going to arise I suppose and in the grand scheme of things it’s not a real problem ….but I’m still open to an ideas on what the problem may be

[Scot]

I thought I has snaked my hand up in there at one time and couldnt feel a nut like you are saying…guess Ill check again…thanks.

[Scot]

Went and checked just like before and nope…no nuts exposed for tightening…boat is an 07

[Scot]

Thanks for the replies guys.Was looking through everything last night and while dickering around with it I noticed that I got some power to my main but it was very weak. (Dash lights were barely glowing) I looked hard at both sides of the circuit breaker and was convinced that was the likely culprit and prepared to disconnect at the battery and run a temporary lead from the terminal side of the breaker eliminating the breaker itself just to see but then I went to the primary terminal block and was looking at the wires where they crimp into the terminals…started moving them around a bit and got everything back so it appears it is a loose connection or a little corrosion up underneath the terminal crimp on one of the leads. Ill dig in today and get it taken care of…it appears that is the issue and of course I hope it is (sounds obvious to be)…thanks again for the replies…seems I was looking where BCB would look but Silver Bullet nailed it although it was at the primary block side….good job SB

[Scot]

Since I bought my boat from Wayne & Richard…who will I be able to go to for BCB dealership support..I am in Indian Head MD (Two miles from Smallwood State Park)…they were already a two-hour drive for me but at least my wife could spend my $$$ in Williamsburg while visiting to keep a smile on her face …seems EVERYBODY in this area is buying from Pops…when I bought my boat in late 06 I was like one of two BCB guys around the Potomac…now they are EVERYWHERE…I mean nearly EVERY boat is a BC at Smallwood…how can the guys at Pops have NOT made $$ (must be other circumstances and I hope all is well with Wayne, Richard, and Bea) Bea is a gem to have on your side if you are a business owner…wish I was in a better business position cos Id scoop her up in a heartbeat but she IS two hours away thouigh…Last edited by Scot on May 23rd, 2010, 1:38 pm, edited 2 times in total.

[Scot]

Im sorry fellas…I disagree…a BassBoat could easily be set up to be used for weekly crabbing running a line (no traps) without damaging the boat or even getting it dirty and smelly for that matter. I guess you hadnt noticed Im looking for ideas on covering the entire deck with an easily removable sub-floor for crabbing expeditions in order to PROTECT my boat. You can also bet your butt Ill be using a few bumpers in certain areas to ensure no scrapes etc. on the side gunnels of my boat to avoid rubs from unforeseen mishaps with the scoop net. It will of course be at least a bit of additional work in comparison to an aluminum hull because I wouldnt leave anything “crabbing” on the boat unless of course I am crabbing….keep in mind, Im talking two-three outings per month throughout the summer for weekend dinners with my bride etc…not anything commercial. Honestly I think itll be comfortable as hell to crab from and using my MK Terrova with Auto Pilot will be fantastic for running a line. Im thinking a two-piece subfloor made from plywood and covered in one of the suggested flooring materials would be the way to go and would require zero permanent modification. Get off your pedestals BassBoat boys and use your imagination…I paid near 50K for my boat and Ill be damned if Im not going to exploit it and use it for everything I can, I already fish nearly every single weekday of the summer…Ill tell you something else too…bet my boat will be cleaner than most in 5 years too….3 years in it still looks new.Also..I am NOT and NEVER EVER WILL BE a tournament fisherman…Im certainly not suggesting this is a “standard practice” but Ive seen some of the TX guys boats…talk about torn up!!!Im going to proceed but will also say that once I try it if it appears that the boat is going to get a bump here or a bump there then no, it will not be used for crabbing because as I originally said..it just aint worth it if it is going to tear my boat up.

[Scot]

Ill also add…Im not talking about crabbing in muddy ass creeks..Im talking about nice clear clean salty areas of the Potomac closer to the Bay or in the Patuxent River…of course the motor would get a good flush after such an outing. There is a creek nearby that is semi-salt and is also known for JUMBO crabs..it IS a muddy deal to be crabbing in that area and I would not want to do it in such a spot so…another BIG benefit is the fact that the Maryland waterways notoriously get clobbered by storms that pop up out of nowhere throughout the summer…storm rolls in..I can get up and go quick like in my Puma!!

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