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stevec January 25th 04 04:38 PM

Newbie question, how to cut electric power ?
 
My new old boat has a 1997 quicksilver shifter. I pulled the key out ,
power still availabel for the controls. Is there a switch I can shut
off power to the tilt and trim and others ?



Brian January 25th 04 04:42 PM

Newbie question, how to cut electric power ?
 
I would check inline for a switch or you may have a grounding problem. Me
personally,,, I would check the harness and the other wiring on a boat I
just bought for my piece of mind.
"stevec" wrote in message
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My new old boat has a 1997 quicksilver shifter. I pulled the key out ,
power still availabel for the controls. Is there a switch I can shut
off power to the tilt and trim and others ?





Clams Canino January 25th 04 04:46 PM

Newbie question, how to cut electric power ?
 
Power to tilt / trim is usually "always on". There is often need to
manipulate trim in a non-running boat.

-W

"stevec" wrote in message
...
My new old boat has a 1997 quicksilver shifter. I pulled the key out ,
power still availabel for the controls. Is there a switch I can shut
off power to the tilt and trim and others ?





Paul Schilter January 25th 04 07:27 PM

Newbie question, how to cut electric power ?
 
Steve,
If you don't already have a second battery I'd get one. Then get an "A -
off - B - Both" battery switch, which go for $35 to $100 so you have
choices.
Paul

"stevec" wrote in message
...
My new old boat has a 1997 quicksilver shifter. I pulled the key out ,
power still availabel for the controls. Is there a switch I can shut
off power to the tilt and trim and others ?





nfisherman January 26th 04 04:41 AM

Newbie question, how to cut electric power ?
 
Your boat is wired correctly. The trim/tilt work with the engine off
so that you can raise/lower the motor while trailering.

If you want to disconnect the battery completely, BoatUS or WestMarine
both sell switches for this purpose.


"stevec" wrote in message ...
My new old boat has a 1997 quicksilver shifter. I pulled the key out ,
power still availabel for the controls. Is there a switch I can shut
off power to the tilt and trim and others ?



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