More questions about this boat:
I was told 2 of the bilge pumps were out, and silly me, I went ahead and replace both of the bilge pumps without checking them (I know, I know, bonehead decision). New bilge pumps are working fine now. I replaced the bilge pumps with 750 GPH 12V cartridge. Unfortunately, I threw away the original bilge pump.. which possible were good.. (I know, I know.. rookie mistake)
after taking the boat out for the 1st time, and tried to fill the livewell. IT DID NOT WORK.. Apparently, the pumps that were out were the LIVEWELL and the RECIRCULATION pump (check them this time, I have 12V when I press the bottom, but NO sound of spinning of the pump).
Also the livewell pump is right under the huge gas tank, and recirculation pump is behind the gas tank. I see no other way to replace this 2 pumps without moving the gas tank. IS THIS CORRECT? IS THERE ANY OTHER WAY?
Another question: I have never had a power jackplate or tilt and trim mechanism on the steering wheel column. Can someone give me a some information how to use these two functions. from what I know so far….
I seem to have 2 switches for the jackplate, one on the left side steering wheel column, and another small switch on the dash.. WHY ARE TWO SWITCHES NEEDED? IS THIS NORMAL? How far should the jackplate be up or down when getting on plane.
The tilt and trim on the steering wheel column works well, but was having a difficult time to get going because it works so much different than my pontoon. Apparently, to get going I needed to have the Tilt and Trim all the way in.. Eventually, I kind out got the hang of it.. but if the T&T is not all the way in, the propeller was not graving to get going.. Lots to learn…
so, if I have a T&T on the right side steering wheel column, one at the throttle, one on the engine, and one on the front of the boat… does this messes up the Gauge of the T&T. Honestly, even when I got on plane, the T&T gauge barely show 1/4 from the bottom. Does bass boat owners pay attention to the T&T gauge? I know in my pontoon it really does not matter, if it is in the middle or all the way to the bottom…
I know this maybe basic question.. but I do want to learn…
thank you in advance
