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<blockquote data-quote="SDMF" data-source="post: 216953" data-attributes="member: 412"><p>Clean connections on the batteries is one of my "indicators". So is the very 1st drip out of the lower unit as well as the condition of the plug-screw. I can see if the plug has been in/out, I can also see if the proper tool was used as those plugs are easy to bugger up. Proper tool use is also an "indicator" for me. If the person who owns whatever I'm looking to buy keeps electrical connections clean and uses the proper tools that tells me a lot.</p><p></p><p>I'd ask the owner if they'd wired in anything themselves and check that work. Splice connectors are a major red flag as are wire nuts, electrical tape, and exposed wire outside of the connector. Butt connectors and heat shrink are what I like to see. If the person tells me they soldered under the butt connector, that gives me absolute confidence in their work.</p><p></p><p>Click the switches on everything and listen/watch for how quickly the item starts up. Cassette style pumps will start right away if they're in working order. If they start slow and come up to speed or there is a discernible delay from switch to start, there's a small chance that cleaning up the connections will fix it, but most likely it'll need to be replaced.</p><p></p><p>I'd also look for anything the owner might have added himself that required holes to be drilled. What do the heads on the fasteners look like and did he silicone the edges. Things like a transducer board on the transom or Rod holder bases or rails on the gunwhale etc.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SDMF, post: 216953, member: 412"] Clean connections on the batteries is one of my "indicators". So is the very 1st drip out of the lower unit as well as the condition of the plug-screw. I can see if the plug has been in/out, I can also see if the proper tool was used as those plugs are easy to bugger up. Proper tool use is also an "indicator" for me. If the person who owns whatever I'm looking to buy keeps electrical connections clean and uses the proper tools that tells me a lot. I'd ask the owner if they'd wired in anything themselves and check that work. Splice connectors are a major red flag as are wire nuts, electrical tape, and exposed wire outside of the connector. Butt connectors and heat shrink are what I like to see. If the person tells me they soldered under the butt connector, that gives me absolute confidence in their work. Click the switches on everything and listen/watch for how quickly the item starts up. Cassette style pumps will start right away if they're in working order. If they start slow and come up to speed or there is a discernible delay from switch to start, there's a small chance that cleaning up the connections will fix it, but most likely it'll need to be replaced. I'd also look for anything the owner might have added himself that required holes to be drilled. What do the heads on the fasteners look like and did he silicone the edges. Things like a transducer board on the transom or Rod holder bases or rails on the gunwhale etc. [/QUOTE]
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