Bass Cat | mrbraq | Activity https://forumtesting.basscat.com/members/mrbraq/activity/ Activity feed for mrbraq. Fri, 29 Dec 2023 21:08:04 -0600 https://buddypress.org/?v=11.3.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 780953b97a1da3ab4930b6cc1723629b mrbraq posted an update: Thanks, catdude. That's helpful. I bought a voltmeter, but […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/9037/ Sat, 14 Mar 2020 19:19:32 -0600 Thanks, catdude. That’s helpful.

I bought a voltmeter, but am not positive I’m using it correctly – I have it set on 12V.

Charging (flashing) – 13.81

Not Charging – 13.47

Car batter – 12.8

How do my numbers and multimeter setting look?  If ok, I was considering trying to test for parasitic draw next via the terminal block.

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]]> 0 47554b44e53f4169b83aefc7e0090989 mrbraq replied to the topic Optimax Motor wont start in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/optimax-motor-wont-start/page/2/#post-687650 Sat, 14 Mar 2020 19:19:30 -0600 Thanks, catdude. That’s helpful.

I bought a voltmeter, but am not positive I’m using it correctly – I have it set on 12V.

Charging (flashing) – 13.81

Not Charging – 13.47

Car battery – 12.8

How do my numbers and multimeter setting look?  If ok, I was considering trying to test for parasitic draw next via the terminal block.

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]]> 0 fc94f59a080a8ae491f40a96056d0236 mrbraq posted an update: Thanks, JEH. The charger is a Minn Kota Precision MK PC330. […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/8988/ Fri, 13 Mar 2020 02:02:58 -0600 Thanks, JEH.

The charger is a Minn Kota Precision MK PC330. It’s fully charged after about an 18 hour charge.

I find it odd that all 3 batteries when charged start (50% flashing yellow) and end (100% solid green) at the same levels.  Forgive my ignorance (first boat w/ no battery wiring knowledge), but I’d expect them to read different levels…Read more

]]> 0 d8871e645c5077b779f141301ea5acef mrbraq replied to the topic Optimax Motor wont start in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/optimax-motor-wont-start/page/2/#post-687571 Fri, 13 Mar 2020 02:02:57 -0600 Thanks, JEH.

The charger is a Minn Kota Precision MK PC330. It’s fully charged after about an 18 hour charge.

I find it odd that all 3 batteries when charged start (50% flashing yellow) and end (100% solid green) at the same levels.  Forgive my ignorance (first boat w/ no battery wiring knowledge), but I’d expect them to read different levels…Read more

]]> 0 31a5a5d6158386b1be8447248ddb05da mrbraq posted an update: Took the boat out last weekend on a full charge. Used my […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/8965/ Thu, 12 Mar 2020 00:48:46 -0600 Took the boat out last weekend on a full charge. Used my trolling motor and 2 Helix 10s. Started outboard once to ensure no issues after winterizing but otherwise didnt use it (trolling motor only lake). I put it on the charger last night, and all 3 stations were flashing yellow. I’m flashing green now 24 hours later, still not a full charge. Does…Read more

]]> 0 f6c0e1b2323633361439d6166c653ac0 mrbraq replied to the topic Optimax Motor wont start in the forum Bass Cat Boats https://basscat.com/forum/groups/basscatowner/optimax-motor-wont-start/page/2/#post-687537 Thu, 12 Mar 2020 00:48:42 -0600 Took the boat out last weekend on a full charge. Used my trolling motor and 2 Helix 10s. Started outboard once to ensure no issues after winterizing but otherwise didnt use it (trolling motor only lake). I put it on the charger last night, and all 3 stations were flashing yellow. I’m flashing green now 24 hours later, still not a full charge. Does…Read more

]]> 0 ae185716cd80c4f77518a7ce848c4edc mrbraq posted an update: Interstate returned the battery fully charged and was […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/3778/ Tue, 16 Jul 2019 22:55:21 -0600 Interstate returned the battery fully charged and was adamant that the 31-MHD is not the right battery and that this will probably happen again. I intend on trying it again, in hopes that potentially I never got a full charge from the new outlets on the dock in Canada I was using that were installed while I was there.  I will do some additional…Read more

]]> 0 a0739d39553fed215e6703d67772f8b5 mrbraq posted an update: I took the battery to a local Interstate dealer. Interstate […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/3742/ Sat, 13 Jul 2019 00:14:29 -0600 I took the battery to a local Interstate dealer. Interstate took the 31-MHD battery for testing to see if it qualified for being covered under warranty. They said it was severely depleted (but not bad) and questioned if my boat was capable of charging it. Seems odd unless the marina that said the battery was bad didn’t charge it before testing…Read more

]]> 0 cd9729a3ce6c6f9a2a7bf69a451b440f mrbraq posted an update: Interesting..standard premium package, but my starter is […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/3657/ Fri, 05 Jul 2019 04:30:07 -0600 Interesting..standard premium package, but my starter is Interstate, not Pro-Guide

]]> 0 4fde09246b124e889defb464cc84b1a6 mrbraq posted an update: Sorry, do you mean Aurora has ratchet upgrades available […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/3646/ Thu, 04 Jul 2019 16:22:48 -0600 Sorry, do you mean Aurora has ratchet upgrades available that I can buy?

 

]]> 0 55c1816598ad88ebfe1343182cb0c946 mrbraq posted an update: Tested the Interstate 31-MHD again and it only registered […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/3645/ Thu, 04 Jul 2019 16:18:52 -0600 Tested the Interstate 31-MHD again and it only registered 7.76 volts and 500 CCA when cranking.

I do have 2x Helix 10s…didnt consider the electronics.

I think its covered under an 18 month warranty, but it sounds like I should get another brand. Has anyone tried to apply a warranty credit to another brand?

]]> 0 2478ae49b1a1d2752ab74dd1af885d16 mrbraq posted an update: 31-MHD I assume that's the 31 series? https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/3553/ Fri, 28 Jun 2019 00:33:07 -0600 31-MHD I assume that’s the 31 series?

]]> 0 5a8d5f9a7b77bf9a743b41b3d1536117 mrbraq posted an update: Thanks Cajun (you are always a great resource on both this […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/3341/ Thu, 13 Jun 2019 03:28:44 -0600 Thanks Cajun (you are always a great resource on both this board and BBC) and BCB.

What hose attachment should I use to start the motor in my driveway? Or is it not necessary for a brief start test?

]]> 0 ae3be2e0acd9a2f0b3a874b653323100 mrbraq posted an update: As a follow-up, the PL is holding up nicely so far and the […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/3323/ Tue, 11 Jun 2019 18:27:33 -0600 As a follow-up, the PL is holding up nicely so far and the step looks like new. No tape was used to drill the holes…just drilled slowly as advised.

]]> 0 f10cb7132c83c9871276d867a74119ad mrbraq posted an update: For what it's worth, we tested the battery and it reported […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/3322/ Tue, 11 Jun 2019 18:24:58 -0600 For what it’s worth, we tested the battery and it reported good. This has also happened on a full charge.

]]> 0 b1b2f930bcdc9c535f668d4038a6259f mrbraq posted an update: The boat is 1 year old. I assume if it's the battery, it's […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/3321/ Tue, 11 Jun 2019 18:23:42 -0600 The boat is 1 year old. I assume if it’s the battery, it’s not covered under the motor warranty. Is there any other Basscat or battery warranty that would cover it?

Separately, if I want to replace the battery myself and start the motor on land, what’s the recommended hose attachment, etc. I should use?

]]> 0 4bd6abc100954142c4185ecc12921973 mrbraq posted an update: Ended up using PL Fast Grab Premium. Hopefully that wasn't a […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/2351/ Sun, 31 Mar 2019 23:57:39 -0600 Ended up using PL Fast Grab Premium. Hopefully that wasn’t a mistake. Couldn’t find Euroflex or a windshield adhesive in time for the first trip.

]]> 0 bb0165b16dde63d78a205e877f672362 mrbraq posted an update: Or E6000? https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/2347/ Sun, 31 Mar 2019 18:33:53 -0600 Or E6000?

]]> 0 003cc3794b3ab8722d3dc3a3af3362c6 mrbraq posted an update: Permatex® Plastic WelderAny recommendations on an Autozone […] https://forumtesting.basscat.com/activity/p/2346/ Sun, 31 Mar 2019 17:58:26 -0600 Permatex® Plastic WelderAny recommendations on an Autozone or hardware store equivalent of the Euroflex? Autozone has Permatex Plastic Welder. Would that be strong enough and hold up to water?

 

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