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Old 05-09-2017, 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by sallyjane823 View Post
So true, thank you again. I have adjusted the forward gear and it really is a simple thing. I am now working on electronics and properly wiring the battery bank, and have been told to find the grounding core or bonding of the boat? Haven't found that yet, but noticed a green wire in the engine compartment; is it possible that electrical is grounded to the engine?
The green wire is probably not a ground.
You probably know this already but I'll go through it real quick.
The boat wiring does not have a ground in the sense that a tool is grounded. The circuit is to the battery and back. The battery supplies the voltage that drives the electricity around the circuit. (this ignores the alternator for now) The "ground" side of the circuit is wired in black. All grounds to the devices are electrically connected and not switched. The "hot" side is wired in red or white and is switched.
This having been said who knows what a previous owner did.
Hope this helps.

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