stoney723

Just wondering if anyone has been out to Lake Wateree (SC) recently. Heading there this weekend for a father son camping/fishing weekend. We are staying at the state park. Even if we don't slay 'em, I'm sure we'll have a blast! Thanks for your tips.

Same here. Mine does the same thing, but I'm not sure that it really means anything.

Hi, where in SC are you located? I'm in Rock Hill very close to Wylie. I will be hitting Wateree next weekend (camping and fishing with just my son). I can't wait! If you're near, perhaps we can meet for lunch sometime and talk about chasing bass on local lakes. Good luck to ya'

I live close to Wylie, but usually don't fish it other than early season (too many crazy powerboaters). Docks, points, and timber have worked for me. Craws are a main forage as well as shad. I usually fish about 30 mins south where it's not nearly as developed, and there is a lot more natural shoreline with wood laydowns to fish. Good luck

That's awesome!! I see he's already lipping it like a pro. I'm sure there will be many, many, many more to come.

I hate to admit it, but I've been lazy with the kill switch. I'm in SC and have been reminded all morning about how lucky they were. It's convinced me to make sure I prioritize those "small" details that can mean the difference between life and death.

It's funny that you ask that! I was asking someone that same thing just the other day, and still we have no answer

I really appreciate your help and patience with my electrical ignorance. The starter spins, but not every single time. I did lube it. The voltages I listed were at the solenoid, and they did not drop, but read that constantly.

I'm baaack! ok, here's where I am at this point. 12.+volts at the battery, 12.+ volts to the solenoid main positive which holds when cranking. On one side of the solenoid I have . 2 volts steady while cranking, on the other side I have 9.45 volts steady while cranking. I read somewhere that I shouldn't have less than 10 volts on that side.I can hear the solenoid click to engage. Any further suggestions? :-/

I nearly ruined my laptop with a mouthfull of water!! ;D

I really appreciate all of the guidance. I'm going to have to do some more investigating, and quickly too. The water is starting to warm

I guess I need to pick up a voltmeter. At this point, with the cover off, I can see the starter spin. The gear spins every time, but doesn't go up the shaft to engage the motor every time. The shaft feels unrestricted, and the gear rides up the shaft freely by hand. When the gear does engage the motor, the motor turns at normal speed and doesn't drag at all.

Starter, of course, why didn't I think of that??? Sometimes my brain is too focused on being in the boat I think. Thanks for the ideas!

I have been having trouble (periodically) getting my motor to turn over.I turn the key and it doesn't do anything. If I keep trying it (3 or 4 times) it will turn over and start right up. Any thoughts? My battery terminals are clean and the connections there are tight. Thanks for your help.

Wondering if anyone has been out on Lake Wylie and if you're having any success.