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jfesi
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Initially Posted - 04/03/2005 :  11:59:32  Show Profile
The engine control and alternator cables on our 250WK were run from our dealer. They run through a hole covered partially by a stainless clam shell over the top of them. This clam shell has cut into our cables. Does anyone have any suggestions for running the cables. We are looking for something that will not cut the cables and will be preferably near water tight.
Also, has anyone used a bulkhead electrical conector for the engine. We have a Honda 9.9 with electric start, and there is nothing in the Honda manual about required starting amps so that I can find an appropriate connector.
Thanks for help.
Joe F
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frog0911
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Response Posted - 04/03/2005 :  12:42:00  Show Profile
Joe, check this thread out. It will give you some ideas. For some reason the thread would not come up. It is on page nine of the C250 specific forum.
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Al
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Response Posted - 04/03/2005 :  22:11:36  Show Profile
I installed the cables myself and used the smallest hose barb that the cables would fit through, plus a length of hose from the motor to the hose barb. The hose protects the cables plus keeps everything watertight. I don't use any intermediate connectors; power cables go directly to the batteries, and other wiring to the pedestal.
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aeckhart
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Response Posted - 04/03/2005 :  22:32:05  Show Profile  Visit aeckhart's Homepage
Al, Nice clean job.

Jfesi, you can use an electic trolling motor plug to make the through-bulk head connection. I have one on mine and it works great.

Al
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Tom Potter
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Response Posted - 04/04/2005 :  19:41:49  Show Profile
Al, I agree with Al... Thats a nice clean job!
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mday
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Response Posted - 04/08/2005 :  14:36:31  Show Profile
Jfesi,

I have a Honda 9.9 with electric start connected to the batteries via a trolling motor plug. I just bought the Honda motor, but I had another electric start motor with this arrangement for 5 years and it worked fine without any problems. So far the Honda is working well too. I highly recommend this arrangement for easy removal of the outboard for periodic service.

The standard trolling motor connectors are made by Sierra Marine, and they have a nice heavy duty set with 8 ga wire.

Try the following link to browse their catalog:

http://www.sierramarine.com/catalog_pdf/Sierra_8023-31.pdf


Once you find the parts you like, I found Shipstore.com had excellent prices on these parts. They're a bit difficult to find things on, though, so a Sierra part number is handy.

Max
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mday
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Response Posted - 04/13/2005 :  17:02:10  Show Profile

Al,

If you have some additional pictures, I'd be interested in seeing the cables going to the outboard and the controls on the pedestal. Looks like a very nice setup. Got the "softlink" going too?

Thanks, Max
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Al
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Response Posted - 04/14/2005 :  01:14:39  Show Profile
Max, here's my setup:


This was one of the first things I did after I bought the boat. I don't think it ever occurred to me to put a connector in. Guess I could still do it.


I originally was going to run the white hose into the engine cover for a cleaner installation, but the stock rubber gasket fits the cables so well it seemed a shame to defeat it.
I couldn't come up with a clean way to mount the control on the pedestal, plus I had enough other stuff on it and didn't want to clutter it up any more, so I mounted the control on the fuel locker.


The blue foam blocks keep the tank from sliding into the control.
I put some of that split cable wrap to protect the fuel line from the clamshell.
I have a makeshift softlink (a short rope and a bungee cord) but I want to make a more permanent one. My goals are:

Same swing radius for rudder and motor,
Horizontal connecting rod, permanently mounted,
Simple, one motion engagement,
No "bungee steer" (if that even exists...),
No need to disconnect when tilting motor up.

I'm thinking of something like the leg of a tripod that telescopes into itself until you flip a lever and lock it, but I haven't got serious about it yet. Got plenty of other things to do...!
Edited by - Al on 04/14/2005 01:18:55
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charles jackson
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Response Posted - 04/17/2005 :  21:12:11  Show Profile
I have a '96 catalina 250 water ballast and am looking for a way to prevent the prop of my honda 9.9 (x long shaft) from chewing the rudder. I am looking at attaching a motor mt. Has any one had experience re. this and what solution did you discover????
I ran the cables through the bulkhead filled the hole w/silicone and covered it w/a clamshell. This was a couple of yrs ago and I have not experience any complications nor water penetration.
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frog0911
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Response Posted - 04/17/2005 :  22:01:53  Show Profile
Charles, I did that once backing out of my slip. I had the motor turned with the prop toward the rudder then turn the rudder into the prop. I solved that problem by installing Arlyns' soft link. now when I turn the rudder the motor stays in sink.
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