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  1. 09-05-2020, 10:20 PM #1
    mcmanucr
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    Help with new to me Triton

    Really excited that I just picked up a new to me 2005 TR20X with 225 Merc. IMG_3397.jpg

    I am in the process of rigging the boat how I want it and was hoping you might be able to help me out.

    1. The boat currently has a manual 6" Pro Hi-Jacker jack plate with 2" Bob's spacer. So a total of 8". I am planning on adding power poles. Would you recommend a hydraulic jack plate and if so, should I go with the 8"?

    2. I need to run some wires and wanted to know the best way to do so. I want to run a smart craft gauge at the console. Do you know if this boat has a harness built into the console area that is already run to the motor or if I will need to run a smartcraft harness all the way back to the motor? If I do have to run the the cable all the way to the motor, how do I gain access behind this area to do so?
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    3. I want to link the graph at the console with the one I'm going to buy for the bow. Do you have any suggestions for making this happen?

    Thank you in advance for any help you might provide!
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    #2 09-06-2020, 07:18 AM
    As far as the jackplate I would do a 6 inch hydraulic nice to be able to raise and lower anytime you need to. Running wires in mine have been pretty easy just a few area's along the back need to be fished through not bad using a wire coat hanger. I'm not sure about the smartcraft harness. Not a ton of room in the bilge area for pp pumps that's for sure. I went Talon's just because of room. Good luck and congrats.
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    #3 09-06-2020, 10:44 AM
    For the smart craft harness you will want to take a pic of the plug and depin it. Youll never get the plug ran.

    I use a fish tape run all my wires. As far as gaining access the wood grain panel to the right if the steering wheel unscrews giving you some accsess

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    #4 09-07-2020, 02:49 PM
    What type/model sonars are you using?
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    #5 09-07-2020, 07:40 PM
    8" hydraulic.
    Mercmonitor, with the appropriate wiring harness run to the dash from the motor.


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    #6 09-08-2020, 03:47 AM
    Take out wood grain panel out pull the screws for ur throttle Cale . Slide it out to reach inside...


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    #7 09-08-2020, 08:15 PM
    Hey everyone,

    Thank you for all the tips and suggestions. I have power poles heading my way and I pulled my merc monitor from my old boat and have a lot of work to get done in the bilge area. Should be a fun weekend!

    Thanks again,
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