I'd recommend an insulted/fused bus bar for your positives as well. When it comes to change batteries out you are only having to remove 2 connections from said batters. A fused bus-bar would also allow you to fuse each load independently of one another. This allows you to clean up all the in-line fuses that are currently fusing their loads. Cable/Wire management just comes with practice just like everything else. Good job figuring it all out. Dealing with 12V DC is fun.
Love it Justin! Buying my first bass boat and doing projects like this and learning as much as I can has been one of the best parts of owning one (aside from the dangle itself). My tinkeritis always has me wanting to do small projects on it and my toy hauler. Thank you for putting out content like this!
Very cool system. One suggestion for your cable and terminal lugs is to use tinned copper. Tinned copper doesn't corrode and break down in wet conditions like regular copper. It is used in nearly all marine electrical applications.
I’d use locktite on all those nut connectors just to be sure. Lots of vibration in a boat, especially an aluminum hull. Great content LFG, thanks brother!
I've been thinking of upgrading my electronics on my AVX1980 and was thinking about having a dedicated battery for my graphs but after watching this I may rethink that. I hadn't really thought about a 24v lithium for the trolling motor. Thanks for the content.
Having a dedicated battery is a better idea. If you drain your battery you can still start your motor and go home. But you’ll need to rewire your boat. Another alternative is to find a lithium pack that has a 24 and a 12 v outlet.
My only suggestion would be to squirt some clear silicone underneath your buss bar. When you drilled into that, water ejected out. That means that water can hold there. The silicone might help prevent water from soaking down on the buss bar. Great setup and great information for all of us.
Man thanks for the information, I just purchased some lithium batteries for my Vexus, they should be here Wednesday. Looking forward to making the switch.
Great video. Ill be curious to see if the 2 AGMs are overkill. I habe a vexus 1980 and pro guides as well. I run 1 AGM31 for cranking, accessories, dual poles,2 helix 9s , garmin 106 and livescope all off 1 battery. Never had a dead battery yet. Making runs thru the day helps keep it topped up a bit as well. Great to see you in a Vex!
You should do a deep clean video next. How do you remove old rust stains, clean the carpet, polish gel coat, etc. Also, you mentioned you're going to change out to Garmin, would be a good video to show you remove the old graphs/chartplotters and install the new units.
Woe amazing work not only on the boat but in your videography and editing. Only way in today's technology to upgrade what you've done is maybe some kind of solid charge plug in point with a saftey break away point in case of the occasional OOPS and forgot to unplug the extension cord.
I bought batteries this year but couldnt afford the lithiums for my 36v system. I bought 3 group 29 duracells from sams club for 110$ each. That's the cost of 1 lithium. I REALLY want to try lithiums but until their cheaper i cant do it. You replace those helix units i would be VERY interested in the helix si units. Looking to replace my old 898 and 998
Yes but you will only get one or 2 years from them and only have a 1 year warranty…..I did the same that how I know I’m running 24v so thinking of going lithium this time or maybe the Duracell platinum
I have victron shunt installed in my kayak I have ap12 old town With a live scope and monitor Running 2 lithium batteries one for trolling motor and the other one for electronics. My only advice to you is try to seal your wires, heat shrink is not enough add liquid tape might save you a lot of headaches
On a boat sealing is a waste of time. It's only ever going to be a problem if the boat sinks. Your connections are the least of your worries at that point. Look under the console in any boat to see open bus bars.
I noticed your trailer lights flashed while you were standing there talking at the end of the video. You might want to look to confirm but I had this happen with my Chevrolet truck on both my Phoenix and my Vexus boat trailers. It only happened with my Chevy and not other brands. Would actually run my truck battery down if I left my trailer lights plugged in over night. I never figured out why it did it and the Chevy dealership could not figure it out either. Was very frustrating but wanted to point it out since I saw yours flash. Hope this helps you avoid a truck battery down.
I know you run garmin. I’m guessing your either going to run 2-3 10”-12” and 2 black box. My plan when I redo my set up is 1 house agm for lights pumps ect. 1 16v 80ah lithium for electronics and 24v 100-120 ah for trolling and black box. With cut off switches and 3 way for black box to run 16 or 24 and graphs for 12 or 16 or off
LFG, I am speaking to you as a professional electrician. Your positive wire from the charger to the battery is too long. Coiling up that wire will create an induction coil that could potentially cause a fire from over heating. It is perfectly OK to cut that wire down to size and to crimp a new end on it. If you coiled up any other small control wires because they were too long please cut them down to size as well. Factories typically make those wiring harnesses long in case an installation needs them to be that long. As I said, it is perfectly OK to cut them down to size and to crimp a new end on them.
@@LakeForkGuy you're welcome LFG. I'd hate to see you have a problem, especially if you have your family on board. When you cut the wires down please leave a little slack. As the boat will move around it will allow the wires to be relaxed as opposed to being tight.
Would it really get hot enough to even cook an egg or warm up some water or burn someone let alone start a fire? I find it amazing lfg can cook some farm fresh eggs on his boat with no effert. I greatly want to see that in a new vlog
It is deffinately one way to go. Maybe the only smart way in a freezing climate and an uncontrollable affirmation for the smartest and best tasting fish in the world.
This dude has some of the best out most content out there. He also has a family to take care of and this is a job for him. He doesn’t push anything he doesn’t use and believe in.
I'd recommend an insulted/fused bus bar for your positives as well. When it comes to change batteries out you are only having to remove 2 connections from said batters. A fused bus-bar would also allow you to fuse each load independently of one another. This allows you to clean up all the in-line fuses that are currently fusing their loads. Cable/Wire management just comes with practice just like everything else. Good job figuring it all out. Dealing with 12V DC is fun.
Love it Justin! Buying my first bass boat and doing projects like this and learning as much as I can has been one of the best parts of owning one (aside from the dangle itself). My tinkeritis always has me wanting to do small projects on it and my toy hauler. Thank you for putting out content like this!
I love how you do all your own rigging. I do the same. It's a good feeling to know how everything is laid out in case need to troubleshoot.
Very cool system. One suggestion for your cable and terminal lugs is to use tinned copper. Tinned copper doesn't corrode and break down in wet conditions like regular copper. It is used in nearly all marine electrical applications.
I’d use locktite on all those nut connectors just to be sure. Lots of vibration in a boat, especially an aluminum hull. Great content LFG, thanks brother!
Not anymore than an airplane and we don't loctite them
I've been thinking of upgrading my electronics on my AVX1980 and was thinking about having a dedicated battery for my graphs but after watching this I may rethink that. I hadn't really thought about a 24v lithium for the trolling motor. Thanks for the content.
Having a dedicated battery is a better idea. If you drain your battery you can still start your motor and go home. But you’ll need to rewire your boat. Another alternative is to find a lithium pack that has a 24 and a 12 v outlet.
My only suggestion would be to squirt some clear silicone underneath your buss bar. When you drilled into that, water ejected out. That means that water can hold there. The silicone might help prevent water from soaking down on the buss bar. Great setup and great information for all of us.
I put the same shunt in my boat with my 36v Dakota lithium and x2 agm over the winter love the ability to see what the power draw is
agm - winter being the key word here..
After work it's on! Lfg for mayor!
Man thanks for the information, I just purchased some lithium batteries for my Vexus, they should be here Wednesday. Looking forward to making the switch.
Bring crispy collector back!!!
lunkerstv has it atm
I think the crispy is the closest boat he had that reflects most his audience
Great video. Ill be curious to see if the 2 AGMs are overkill. I habe a vexus 1980 and pro guides as well. I run 1 AGM31 for cranking, accessories, dual poles,2 helix 9s , garmin 106 and livescope all off 1 battery. Never had a dead battery yet. Making runs thru the day helps keep it topped up a bit as well. Great to see you in a Vex!
You should do a deep clean video next. How do you remove old rust stains, clean the carpet, polish gel coat, etc. Also, you mentioned you're going to change out to Garmin, would be a good video to show you remove the old graphs/chartplotters and install the new units.
Love you brother I can't lie I let this one play while I was out in the garden 😂 still gonna show love
Only think I’d do is use dielectric grease on the connections in the buss bar. Idk if you’re applying the corrosion x to it as well.
I want to see a “fishing freak park.” Also would like to see you manage some land and build a pond!
Great videos!
Woe amazing work not only on the boat but in your videography and editing.
Only way in today's technology to upgrade what you've done is maybe some kind of solid charge plug in point with a saftey break away point in case of the occasional OOPS and forgot to unplug the extension cord.
I bought batteries this year but couldnt afford the lithiums for my 36v system. I bought 3 group 29 duracells from sams club for 110$ each. That's the cost of 1 lithium. I REALLY want to try lithiums but until their cheaper i cant do it. You replace those helix units i would be VERY interested in the helix si units. Looking to replace my old 898 and 998
I like smart people
Yes but you will only get one or 2 years from them and only have a 1 year warranty…..I did the same that how I know I’m running 24v so thinking of going lithium this time or maybe the Duracell platinum
@slange455 my last set of batteries lasted 6 years. Keep then charged up and always plugged into a smart charger and they will last
I have victron shunt installed in my kayak I have ap12 old town
With a live scope and monitor
Running 2 lithium batteries one for trolling motor and the other one for electronics.
My only advice to you is try to seal your wires, heat shrink is not enough add liquid tape might save you a lot of headaches
On a boat sealing is a waste of time. It's only ever going to be a problem if the boat sinks. Your connections are the least of your worries at that point. Look under the console in any boat to see open bus bars.
Both comments here are false
I guess some of you guys work for free. Glad someone is making money. 🔥 video!
I noticed your trailer lights flashed while you were standing there talking at the end of the video. You might want to look to confirm but I had this happen with my Chevrolet truck on both my Phoenix and my Vexus boat trailers. It only happened with my Chevy and not other brands. Would actually run my truck battery down if I left my trailer lights plugged in over night. I never figured out why it did it and the Chevy dealership could not figure it out either. Was very frustrating but wanted to point it out since I saw yours flash. Hope this helps you avoid a truck battery down.
I know you run garmin. I’m guessing your either going to run 2-3 10”-12” and 2 black box. My plan when I redo my set up is 1 house agm for lights pumps ect. 1 16v 80ah lithium for electronics and 24v 100-120 ah for trolling and black box. With cut off switches and 3 way for black box to run 16 or 24 and graphs for 12 or 16 or off
Nice gizmo gear! You get all the best toys!
God bless ALL of us!
WWG1WGA
Well done vid.very educacational.baha...macgyver never had a drill.😛
What happened to the new black Chevy?
LFG,
I am speaking to you as a professional electrician.
Your positive wire from the charger to the battery is too long.
Coiling up that wire will create an induction coil that could potentially cause a fire from over heating.
It is perfectly OK to cut that wire down to size and to crimp a new end on it.
If you coiled up any other small control wires because they were too long please cut them down to size as well.
Factories typically make those wiring harnesses long in case an installation needs them to be that long.
As I said, it is perfectly OK to cut them down to size and to crimp a new end on them.
And this is why the Lord made the comments section! Thank you Sir!
@@LakeForkGuy you're welcome LFG. I'd hate to see you have a problem, especially if you have your family on board. When you cut the wires down please leave a little slack. As the boat will move around it will allow the wires to be relaxed as opposed to being tight.
Would it really get hot enough to even cook an egg or warm up some water or burn someone let alone start a fire?
I find it amazing lfg can cook some farm fresh eggs on his boat with no effert. I greatly want to see that in a new vlog
@@tatertots-n-soup yes, wires can get hot enough to melt themselves or catch other things on fire
The water shooting out? Dude - Rain in there?
Cool stuff
Lfg back to the zyns?
Yes Sir I'm a fishing freak lol 😂
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You should really think of opening your own line a boat upgrade shops.
Love the channel LFG keep it up please heart this comment that would mean a lot to me
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1st comment😂
Most people can't afford this
Yes but not too bad 2k for 3 batteries and a charger… I like this setup cheaper than running 2 lithium batteries and a dedicated cranking battery
😂 so true
No kidding!
It is deffinately one way to go. Maybe the only smart way in a freezing climate and an uncontrollable affirmation for the smartest and best tasting fish in the world.
Then you probably can’t afford a boat either lol
Please more jon boat content 🙏 less promotional content
I get that, but I really appreciate his wide variety of stuff.
two product advertisement video in a row? 💩
Show us something we can afford or want to spend that much on
Boring!!!!
Lfg is becoming a sellout for free gear
This dude has some of the best out most content out there. He also has a family to take care of and this is a job for him. He doesn’t push anything he doesn’t use and believe in.
Are you trying to sell some bullshit again.