Electric Problems

[Fair Price]

I am going to do it myself. Paying someone to do something I can do myself is just plain silly. I signed up here because of the endless flow of know how. I have been at it all afternoon and figured most of it out just by looking at it. I have developed hardcore OCD since picking the boat up so the elec system has to be tip top. I'll take pics and put up last guy used coat hangers for stuff!!! The previous owner broke the neg on all switches, so that was one thing I changed. Another thing I saw is that the temp doesnt move on the gauge, the engine seems to run very cool. To the touch after a full day of running around no hand jerking from heat off the block. Like I said in the OP I'm new to this world and just had to get my feet wet. So far kicking ***. Thanks for all your insight you'll be hearing from me again!! have a good week all

Tim

[Monkey Butler]

Originally Posted by Fair Price

Another thing I saw is that the temp doesnt move on the gauge, the engine seems to run very cool. To the touch after a full day of running around no hand jerking from heat off the block.
Tim

I'd check to see if the PO took the thermostats out. I have a 1986 200, a 1986 220, and a 1991 225 Yamaha. All of them hot enough that it is uncomfortable to keep your hand on the block for more than 10 seconds.

[RABBITFISH]

Welcome to the fold! I too have the 87 C/C, with a 225 Yamaha on it. I have had to clean up some of the wiring from time to time mainly due to corrosion issues and general maintenance. The wiring from the manufacturer is still going strong and I have even found some additional wiring to allow for upgrades. (Extra fishwell pump was allready wired!) There is a wiring tube that runs under the deck on the starboard side, when you make use of this leave a rope or cord in it to plan for future pulls of wire through this area. If you have any needs that I can help with I'll be glad to help all that I can!!