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by RiggsWNC
Sat Dec 28, 2019 9:40 pm
Forum: Anything else and for sale. . .
Topic: Rubber grommets for rigging through bulkheads
Replies: 3
Views: 606

Rubber grommets for rigging through bulkheads

Does anyone know of a good source for rubber grommets for rigging? The big box hardware store only carries smaller ones, where I’m looking for 1-2”

Thanks!
by RiggsWNC
Sat Dec 21, 2019 7:49 pm
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: LM18 low sheer Side Console ?
Replies: 16
Views: 889

Re: LM18 low sheer Side Console ?

I do not have any expertise on this but I love side consoles on smaller boats. It opens up the deck, and makes rigging so much easier. I am putting a small elevated side console on my build and I’m very excited about it. I’m also excited about not penetrating the sole and running chase tubes. For So...
by RiggsWNC
Tue Dec 17, 2019 9:53 am
Forum: Anything else and for sale. . .
Topic: Electrical Wiring, battery questions
Replies: 10
Views: 1667

Re: Electrical Wiring, battery questions

The more I think about it, I’m going to put that fish finder circuit behind a SPST switch for that very reason. Same for the VHF. Also adding in a convenience 12v for phone charging and a spotlight. Thanks for the good ideas, a lot of talent on this website.
by RiggsWNC
Mon Dec 16, 2019 2:34 pm
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: Salt Boatworks FRS15 Build
Replies: 24
Views: 2782

Re: Salt Boatworks FRS15 Build

Thanks for those pictures dude, very helpful trick with that PVC pipe for radiuses.
by RiggsWNC
Mon Dec 16, 2019 2:27 pm
Forum: Anything else and for sale. . .
Topic: Electrical Wiring, battery questions
Replies: 10
Views: 1667

Re: Electrical Wiring, battery questions

this is my plan so far: Two batteries. First, A dedicated trolling motor deep cycle located in the bow. I will wire the battery to a fused disconnect/switch. Im not sure what the actual connection from the switch to the trolling motor leads will look like because I don’t have the motor yet. I will h...
by RiggsWNC
Mon Dec 16, 2019 12:22 pm
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: Salt Boatworks FRS15 Build
Replies: 24
Views: 2782

Re: Salt Boatworks FRS15 Build

Should I tape and glass over the filets while they’re still completely wet, or wait until they tack up slightly?

If you tape over the filets right away, how do you avoid ruining the nice radius when you’re setting out the glass?
by RiggsWNC
Mon Dec 16, 2019 10:54 am
Forum: Anything else and for sale. . .
Topic: Electrical Wiring, battery questions
Replies: 10
Views: 1667

Re: Electrical Wiring, battery questions

So, a deep cycle strictly for the trolling motor, and a dual purpose for starting and the other loads?
by RiggsWNC
Mon Dec 16, 2019 10:29 am
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: Salt Boatworks FRS15 Build
Replies: 24
Views: 2782

Re: Salt Boatworks FRS15 Build

Going to start filets and glassing one compartment at a time this week. Received my biax cloth and tape this weekend, thanks Reid. Waiting for a respirator and roller to arrive from our Overlord, Jeff Bezos.

Any tips on sanding the tack welds before putting down proper filets and glass?
by RiggsWNC
Mon Dec 16, 2019 10:15 am
Forum: Anything else and for sale. . .
Topic: Electrical Wiring, battery questions
Replies: 10
Views: 1667

Electrical Wiring, battery questions

I’m drawing out the schematics for my 15 foot skiff build, and My lack of experience with marine electronics is showing. I have some questions. My 12v loads are: motor starter, trolling motor, nav lights, interior light, VHF, fish finder, horn. Should I have two batteries? One starting battery for t...
by RiggsWNC
Fri Dec 13, 2019 10:26 pm
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: Salt Boatworks FRS15 Build
Replies: 24
Views: 2782

Re: Salt Boatworks FRS15 Build

I’m west of Charlotte, almost four hours from the coast. I grew up in Tampa Bay FL so I miss the salt water. It’s also a lot colder here.