Power Pole install - Can I really do it?

[DixieChicken]

And if the jack plate needs a hole, or holes drilled?

I only ask, because my Bob's doesn't have a hole on the left side. Can't see how I'd get a drill in there for a ½" hole either. Right angle stubby bit maybe?

Other than that, I agree with the rest.... any decent amount of mechanical skill and you should be set. Heck, I've even cut the hoses on mine (old style with compression ends) and reinstalled them without any problem.

[KandKKustomz]

Get the power switch. I have to add that.

amazon cheapest place marinco 701 or the off brand version..

[krindgen]

amazon cheapest place marinco 701 or the off brand version..

I haven't looked at that switch in awhile - one switch for two poles???

[KandKKustomz]

Both poles running to (1) marinco 701 or similar rated battery cut off is the proper way.

[krindgen]

[lilbuddy]

My boat already has two power switches. One for the cranking battery and the other for the trolling batteries.

Will this work or do I need an additional power switch?

[KandKKustomz]

all depends what that cut off is rated for you will need 40 amp rating min for 1 pole and 80 amp for duel poles.

[lilbuddy]

all depends what that cut off is rated for you will need 40 amp rating min for 1 pole and 80 amp for duel poles.

Looks like both switches say 40amps

I plan on hooking the pp pumps to my cranking battery so I should use something like this and have that wired between the pumps and my main cranking battery?

[KandKKustomz]

poles should run to a marinco 701 or similar amp rated battery disconnect. Then positive lead from the 701 to the positive of the battery , your just disrupting positive flow to the pumps when switched off.

[Workforfish]

Good Morning all

I'm 95% ready to pull the trigger on a pair of blades. I have a pro hi-jacker jack plate on a 2010 tr-18 pro.

My budget is very very tight so I need to install these myself. A couple of guys in my club installed talons last weekend and they said it was a piece of cake. My fear is dealing with the pumps and making sure all my lines are straight etc.

For those who have installed blades how hard was it? Any tips or videos would be helpful. Also, any issues getting both poles to drop at the same time at the same speed?

Basically my wife has somewhat approved the purchase and that's a stretch...but the install would probably cost me 250-300...I really need to save that money.

Pics or any info would be helpful.

Thanks
Mike

Just installed a set yesterday. If I can do it a monkey could very simple. Be sure to use the sandwich style mounting brackets

[lilbuddy]

Just installed a set yesterday. If I can do it a monkey could very simple. Be sure to use the sandwich style mounting brackets

Ive only heard about sandwich brackets for talons.... Sorry, im not following you on power pole sandwich brackets. I have the brackets that work for my jack plate

[KandKKustomz]

[QUOTE=Workforfish;9023765 Be sure to use the sandwich style mounting brackets[/QUOTE]

[Workforfish]

Just installed a set yesterday. If I can do it a monkey could very simple. Be sure to use the sandwich style mounting brackets

M26P &M26S are the bracket numbers. Text me your number I’ll send you some pictures of mine. 318-715-4024 Jeff

[lilbuddy]

M26P &M26S are the bracket numbers. Text me your number I’ll send you some pictures of mine. 318-715-4024 Jeff

I looked up what you had...you probably dont have a jack plate. ....I had to use different brackets.

Started on the install tonight.

- moved onboard charger
- installed both brackets
- dry fitted the pumps

Yes, I started cleaning my batteries the other day but it got too cold in the garage. I need to finish cleaning them.

[Workforfish]

[QUOTE=lilbuddy;9025387]I looked up what you had...you probably dont have a jack plate. ....I had to use different brackets.

Started on the install tonight.

- moved onboard charger
- installed both brackets
- dry fitted the pumps

Yes, I started cleaning my batteries the other day but it got too cold in the garage. I need to

I had to use those brackets because I have a Hydro Jacker Hydraulic jack plate. I couldn’t use the brackets that bolt on the side of the jack plate because it has to be free to move up and down

[KandKKustomz]

looking good..simple as pie

[lilbuddy]

looking good..simple as pie

So far :-) .... I did order a battery switch from amazon but it wont be here till Monday...I want this done tomorrow and I can it the lake on Sunday. Having a hard time finding one local.

I need to find one that runs 80 amps continues correct?

This wouldn't work right? https://www.autozone.com/ignition/ki...tch/558400_0_0

[KandKKustomz]

Youll be fine till your marinco comes, you can add the cut off later wont prevent you from using. For now if you wanna cut power either pull fuse or just take positive wires off. Even if you dont have cut off power pumps go into sleep/standby mode, they pull such little juice wouldnt make a difference if left powered for weeks.