auzgood
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Hi guys, just purchased a little 1996 stratos in fair condition. Have to patch a few cracks, resurface some gel-coat, and fix the livewell. Other than that its a pretty solid boat so far.
*This is my first time owning a boat and I have little knowledge of how things operate.
At the moment, either of the two live-wells work. I have power to accessory and to bilge. What previous owner said was that the boat could use an aerator timer, so i believe that is what is behind front bow switches. Which are currently unplugged, as well as one of the pumps near transom. Called my local marine shop, they estimated around 250$ labor, plus any parts. So if anyone can give me some input on troubleshooting or what to do before I save up to take it down there, i would appreciate it
Below are pictures and brief descriptions to my knowledge -
This is showing the two livewell pumps. Both have Black and Brown wires coming from the pumps. One is hooked up and the other is not.
The Brown and Black wires lead into plastic tubing, then im not able to trace them to much until the dash.
The Dash. *Note Bilge and Accessory work. Accessory, is a stereo installed in adjacent console.
The wiring behind the Dash switches. *Forward aerator on the left, rear on the right.
Just a close up of the above picture behind dash, focus on fwd and rear switches.
The front bow, behind the plate is 4 switches. Two unplugged, believe they are fwd/read aerator switches.
Below is 4 switches the two that are on the far left side out of focus i think are accessory/bilge but haven't tested or confirmed anything. Previous owner told me that he believes the livewells do not work because the front bow switches are unplugged.
The next two images are just close ups of the two switches that have unplugged leads. 1 broke and one intact.
From behind the two switches above. The wires lead down this group, of which an unplugged black lead is.
Didnt want to pull it up to much, but further down the bow wire is? Unsure as to what this might be.
I do not have many tools or testers, so if you could link amazon equipment if referenced I would appreciate it.
Anyway, hope the images are good enough to see. Couldn't move the boat or the Sun. Also im in greater San Diego area, if anyone is near by and might want to take a look at it an have a beer.
Thanks in advance.
- Austin
The last picture might be the actual timer?
found this http://www.iboats.com/Rig-Rite-OEM-T.../view_id.47410
I should have a wire tester tomorrow - linked below is the one i ordered.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019EJXUJU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
*This is my first time owning a boat and I have little knowledge of how things operate.
At the moment, either of the two live-wells work. I have power to accessory and to bilge. What previous owner said was that the boat could use an aerator timer, so i believe that is what is behind front bow switches. Which are currently unplugged, as well as one of the pumps near transom. Called my local marine shop, they estimated around 250$ labor, plus any parts. So if anyone can give me some input on troubleshooting or what to do before I save up to take it down there, i would appreciate it
Below are pictures and brief descriptions to my knowledge -
This is showing the two livewell pumps. Both have Black and Brown wires coming from the pumps. One is hooked up and the other is not.
The Brown and Black wires lead into plastic tubing, then im not able to trace them to much until the dash.
The Dash. *Note Bilge and Accessory work. Accessory, is a stereo installed in adjacent console.
The wiring behind the Dash switches. *Forward aerator on the left, rear on the right.
Just a close up of the above picture behind dash, focus on fwd and rear switches.
The front bow, behind the plate is 4 switches. Two unplugged, believe they are fwd/read aerator switches.
Below is 4 switches the two that are on the far left side out of focus i think are accessory/bilge but haven't tested or confirmed anything. Previous owner told me that he believes the livewells do not work because the front bow switches are unplugged.
The next two images are just close ups of the two switches that have unplugged leads. 1 broke and one intact.
From behind the two switches above. The wires lead down this group, of which an unplugged black lead is.
Didnt want to pull it up to much, but further down the bow wire is? Unsure as to what this might be.
I do not have many tools or testers, so if you could link amazon equipment if referenced I would appreciate it.
Anyway, hope the images are good enough to see. Couldn't move the boat or the Sun. Also im in greater San Diego area, if anyone is near by and might want to take a look at it an have a beer.
Thanks in advance.
- Austin
The last picture might be the actual timer?
found this http://www.iboats.com/Rig-Rite-OEM-T.../view_id.47410
I should have a wire tester tomorrow - linked below is the one i ordered.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019EJXUJU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1