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September 21st, 2008, 05:38 PM

1beanie

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grounding aluminum boats

are u supposed to ground the battery to the hull of an aluminum boat? thanks guys

September 21st, 2008, 08:41 PM

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Re: grounding aluminum boats

NO, NO, NO. NEVER!

Do not ground anything to the hull.

September 21st, 2008, 08:43 PM

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Re: grounding aluminum boats

thanks i havent just wanted to be sure i thought as much but wasnt sure thanks for ur help

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