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screwed on with SS screws and 5200 will never leak and be stronger then any glued cleat would ever be!!

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If your not opposed to installing a battery shut off switch this might solve the problems however be sure to connect the bilge pump at the battery (fused) if the boats in the water. Voltage could be leaking most anywhere, solonoid, fuse panel, light switch or even main feeder wire with cracked insulation. Be sure to get the one you need (one or two battery) and don't buy the cheapest one.

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I need a switch anyway, i was just hoping to have a 2 battery set up. I've only owned the boat 16 years so you can see how fast i get things done. I've narrowed the drain down to one of the two sets of red wires that comes off of the hot side of the solenoid switch. They go under the plate on the back of the block. I don't know what they do, but one set is drawing constant juice. I'll try to do some more investigating

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voltage regulator

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might have found the culprit, bad float switch for the bilge pump. wire was corroded off at the base & laying in a puddle of water in the bilge. i hooked the battery to the two leads from the motor and will let it set overnight. hope this is it, cheaper than a volt reg.

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Battery held overnight, no voltage drop. switch replaced. loading drinks, coolers ,fishing poles, kids, etc. heading to the island, highs mid 80's & spanish are running. thanks for the help, all....

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Mid 80's :'( its like 45 here in Delaware. :'(

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Its 82 and sunny here in central NC. ;D

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Current conditions as of 3:56 pm EDT

Fair
Feels Like: 37°
Barometer: 30.45 in and steady
Humidity: 60%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dewpoint: 30°
Wind: NNE 10 mph
Sunrise: 6:36 am

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hang in there hammer & mj. its coming your way. *I'll trade with you *i n august when its 95* and 110% humidity. *