Lower's FS17

[Cracker Larry]

The install manual for the trolling motor should specify the breaker size and it will vary depending on the motor size, wire size and length of cable run. The 80 lb. thrust Minnkota IPilot 24V specified a 50 amp breaker IIRC. Obviously a smaller motor will require less.

[Lower]

Thanks again guys. I'm going to be putting an order together here soon. CL...thanks for the link I'll definitely be using it. Wegcagle thanks again for helping out. I'm pretty much copying your set up as it's exactly what I had in mind. Still have awhile until I'll actually be doing the wiring but I want to start gathering the pieces. Fuel set up and console rigging next (gauges, steering, etc)!

[Lower]

Some big projects at work cutting into my fun time but am still managing to get a few things done here and there. Ordered everything I needed to build my fuel line (connectors, clamps, H20 separator, etc) and will be ordering my electrical supplies this week. Also need to order my steering cables, which I'll be doing my measurements on this week. I'll probably check in here before I order.

I spent some time over the weekend building a lexan windshield for the console. Working with this stuff was a first for me but with the help of the good old internet, figured it out. Cut to shape with a jigsaw and then cleaned it up on the table saw. Then jigged it up to do the bends. I needed to use 2 heat guns in order to get it to the temps needed to bend over. Have to be careful though as too much heat will bubble the lexan. All in all I think it came out pretty good.

Bending lexan using heat once cut to shape:

[Lower]

Finished:



Clamped on:

[jacquesmm]

Nice, thank you for posting that.

[blueflood]

Pretty slick work, Lower The edge is flame polished ?

Marc

[willg]

Agree, nicely done! Have you decided how you are going to mount it ? I ask b/c I have a sheet of Plexiglas I will bend just like yours and I'm going over mounting options. I have been thinking of using finish washers and wood screws, with rubber washers on each side of the glass. I thought that might be more low-profile than using these:

http://www.iboats.com/Boat-Windshield-F ... aQodrKoFSQ

[Fuzz]

Hope you do not mind me asking but how thick was the Lexan? That sure looks like a slick way of making a wind shield.
Fuzz

[Lower]

Thanks guys. Like I said this was new to me but if anyone is giving this a shot and has quesstions fire away. Happy to help if I can.

Blue flood--I read about it but haven't done it yet. I gave the edges a quick sand but need to finish them. Didn't know if I was going to keep sanding or try the flame polishing thing. Do you have any advise or tips for doing that?

Willg--I was thinking of bolting it on using washers as you indicated. Haven't really gotten that far but think that would work well.

Fuzz--ask away, it's what I do! I used 1/4". I originally planned for 1/8" but decided to go a bit thicker.

[Lower]

Oh and one other thing I should have mentioned. I made a template out of cardboard first. Went through a couple iterations until it looked right. Secondly I did some trial cuts and bends on scrap lean. It's important to know where the bend occurs vs where you drew your line.