Mini Tunnel finally building! From Scratch

[flabum1017]

What are the metal round things you have up front on the sides of the boat?

Running lights

[home made tunnel]

The switch the computer uses to sense whether it's in gear or not is on the engine.................

Really? Where? I looked all over and didn't see one. Maybe the computer uses signal from both? Shifter and engine?

[home made tunnel]

Running lights

bingo ! Tiny little metal things

[Krazymaan]

My kid would have bolted the ground to the boat and wondered why nothing works.

[RSWORDS]

Really? Where? I looked all over and didn't see one. Maybe the computer uses signal from both? Shifter and engine?

The switch on the shifter is for start in gear protection only.

The switch on the motor is what them the computer in gear or not.

Boat is looking awesome!

[home made tunnel]

The switch on the shifter is for start in gear protection only.

The switch on the motor is what them the computer in gear or not.

Boat is looking awesome!

you sure the 115 ProXS has that sensor? Any idea where it would be ?
And thank you very much!

[FMP]

No service manual for that beast?

[flabum1017]

Really? Where? I looked all over and didn't see one. Maybe the computer uses signal from both? Shifter and engine?

Should be a micro switch on the shift slide.

#8 http://www.crowleymarine.com/mercury...cfm?mdl=5RMFFM

[FMP]

Must be. Tiny point contact on linkage or is this thing all servos and wires?

[home made tunnel]

No service manual for that beast?

It came with an owners manual - and some instructions on break in, and how to drive a boat haha. That's all. Didn't think I needed a service manual for a brand new motor yet.
There isn't a lot of info out there on Vessel View and the Smart-Craft wiring setups. Most boat manufacturers do their research straight through mercury, and hoard all their info to themselves.

Should be a micro switch on the shift slide.

#8 http://www.crowleymarine.com/mercury...cfm?mdl=5RMFFM

Ooooooo - - - That helps a ton! Thank you... I'll have to check it out this afternoon when I head to the garage.

[John800]

I am new to this site, found this thread recently and read it from the start. That is a dam cool project! Any updates?

[zstyle]

It came with an owners manual - and some instructions on break in, and how to drive a boat haha. That's all. Didn't think I needed a service manual for a brand new motor yet.
There isn't a lot of info out there on Vessel View and the Smart-Craft wiring setups. Most boat manufacturers do their research straight through mercury, and hoard all their info to themselves.




Ooooooo - - - That helps a ton! Thank you... I'll have to check it out this afternoon when I head to the garage.

I manage a Merc dealership and have sold a few of the new 115 Pro XS motors. PM if you are having some issues. The standard 115 has been bullet proof for my personal use.

[FMP]

Well???

[olboatman]

Just thinkin the same Frank....he must have" sumptin goin on"!
Gary

[home made tunnel]

I got engaged.... And fiancé is pregnant ! Due in February... Took a 2 week vacation to Virginia Beach, Restored a mid-90's jetski, rode the motorcycle a few times, Shipped out some nuclear submarine parts at work... Been a bit busy lately

My update is I need to get the Dept of Environmental Management for rhode island down to my garage to do a vessel safety check before I can register it as a home-made boat. I took it out only once, the first time to take pictures. Illegally... haha.

in RI they're real strict, and monitor the waterways often. I stick out like a sore thumb in this thing, and no stickers on her yet. SO, as soon as I move the battery up front, finish up the wiring of bilge pump, Neutral Safety switch, horn, and Navigation lights, i'll call the D.E.M. down and get all my paperwork inline to be legal. All these are requirements in RI.

So that's my update! Not very exciting is it?

I even had to wipe away some spider webs last week on her.