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QUESTION 1

I recently installed in my boat a Icom 402 VHF also I have a Raymarine 265 fish finder , the problem is this: when the signal is caught by the VHF near the noise limit, a pulse noise pop out the speaker, the solution is power off the sounder, but this option is not acceptable by me I already put a ferrite noise suppressor , but just a small amount of noise is dimmed out, try to move the cables, is already done too. Do you have an idea to how I obtain a clear and crystal sound from my VHF, without power off the sounder.

Q1 ANSWER

This answer applies to most yachts and fishing boats.

1. Ensure that power cables are well separated.

2. Ensure that signal and aerial cables are well separated, where they cross make it at 90 degrees

3. If you have two batteries switch the VHF power supply to the other battery and see what happens

4. If all else fails you may need a filter on the power supply and not just the ferrite

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Then this is the place to find it! SIMRAD are the owners of Navico and Stowe and B & G. For technical advice and information on SIMRAD company products use the form below

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In the UK Contact A Williams direct at Alan Williams of A.W.Marine, Marine Electronics in the U/K. http://awmarine.com +44(0)23 9250 4253 or e-mail info@awmarine.com

QUESTION 2

I have a 14ft boat with an 18 hp Nissan electric start. I have a small Minnkota hand controlled trolling motor on the front of the boat. Can I just buy one deep cycle battery to run the trolling motor and to use to crank the outboard? I have a wiring system ran where I could keep the battery in the rear of the boat. I was hoping to save some cash and lighten the load by not buying two separate batteries. Any help would be greatly appreciated. The best fishing-information-fishing is here

ANSWER 2

This is not recommended, you may end up with a battery to dead to start the engine. Also deep cycle batteries are not designed for starting outboard engines. In any case you can mount the new battery close to the trolling motor and this is cheaper than running large cables forward which would be required to avoid the voltage drop. The outboard doesnt have enough charge really to top up the trolling motor so you will charge it and that will be at home with charger. My new fishing electrics book would give you all the options on this. The best fishing-information-fishing is here

QUESTION 3

Q1 - I need to locate and purchase a speed transducer for a Dataline speed instrument. The existing one has no markings on the cable or transducer. The only thing I saw was that it was white and had T handle on top running fore and aft. Simrad got me this number but I would question it's validity. Q2 - I am wanting to replace a masthead unit for a Stowe windspeed and direction indicator. The best fishing-information-fishing is here

ANSWER 3

I used to install this equipment on many yachts. Contact Alan Williams of A.W.Marine, Marine Electronics in the U/K. http://awmarine.com as they have recently purchased all spares and main line products of Stowe Marine from Simrad, and now supply most parts, service and repair the following ranges :- Navigator, Micro, Dataline and IS11, and the Navico range. They are also back into manufacture of many spare parts for the mast head units, transducers etc. Any enquires please do not hesitate to contact Alan on the main Stowe number +44(0)23 9250 4253 or e-mail info@awmarine.com. The best fishing-information-fishing is here

QUESTION 4

I am rewiring an old sailboat. Here is my problem: There are running lights, cabin lights and an anchor light. Between the three types of lights, there are four colors. All for colors run back to where the battery is. If it is any help, the four colors are red black blue and white. How do I connect four colors to three switches on the fuse panel and the battery? The best fishing-information-fishing is here

ANSWER 4

A common scenario for many yachts. You have to trace out where each wire goes, you cannot do this connection based on the colors, as it doesn’t represent anything that can be relied on. There will be positives and negatives, and you need to know which is which. To trace where each wire goes, and draw that on paper. You might also work back from the running lights, cabin lights and anchor lights and do the same. Then when you have that you will be able to see which is positive, which is negative and then connect up. Normally a wire running back to a battery is an auto bilge pump or similar otherwise all should be from switch panel with fuse protection. The best fishing-information-fishing is here

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