Thanks for doing these videos. Im rebuilding a boat from the toons up for the first time and have lots of learning to do. Can you do a video on wiring with a 2 battery system using the harness pontoon stuff sells?
@tomspontoons2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching our channel!! We hope that over time we build enough of a library of videos to cover every option possible. Are you looking to run two batteries in parallel? Or a battery switch? Often for pontoons we run one battery when it’s the motor and light accessories (LED lighting, basic stereo, fish finder, etc) and they do great as long as the motor is run while the bulk of the accessories are in use. If there’s an upgraded stereo or you know you’ll be parked often with motor off and accessories running, then we would add a deep cycle to power those accessories while keeping the motor on its own battery. A switch could be used in that case, or just a basic onboard charging system (even a solar panel trickle charger).
@firemancary2 жыл бұрын
@@tomspontoons Thanks for the quick reply! I want to use a switch so I can park and fish or hangout on the sandbar and play the tunes.
@tomspontoons2 жыл бұрын
@@firemancary Totally get that! We will be sure to video the next boat we install a battery switch on! I always give customers a heads up that you'll still need an onboard charger because even when running both batteries on with the motor pushing a charge, it would take hours and hours of running at fairly high RPMs to top off a drained battery. It'll help, but if you're always going out and parking/partying you'll need an additional charging option other than just the motor!
@mattlawson69752 жыл бұрын
@@tomspontoons I'm looking to do this as well and would love to see a video explaining the 2 battery setup with the switch and trickle charger!
@tomspontoons2 жыл бұрын
@@mattlawson6975 I’m pretty sure we will be doing that sort of setup on our tritoon build in the coming weeks. I will definitely share a breakdown and install of the next one I do either way!
@rperdue992 жыл бұрын
Newbie boater doing my first restoration here. Love the channel! Are the docking and running lights operated by the same switch or different?
@tomspontoons2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! You’ll love owning and cruising on a pontoon, especially after doing the work yourself!! Docking lights should be on their own switch. In most places you’re not allowed to drive around with docking lights on, just use them for docking, trailering, or when necessary…then turn them off. Running (aka navigation lights) must be on at all times just before, during, and just after dark.
@jasonkirby20162 жыл бұрын
I’m restoring a pontoon and would like your opinion. When running the wires to the front of the boat I was thinking of running it in pvc or electrical conduit to keep it cleaner looking and add an extra layer of wire protection.
@tomspontoons2 жыл бұрын
Great question! If you wires are bundled up nicely with nothing hanging where it could get caught or grabbed you’d be just fine. It’s never a bad idea to wrap what you can in a split conduit, or even to add some of it in the event that your wires are making a tight turn around metal where they could wear. Thanks for the question!!
@keithzastrow2 жыл бұрын
You plan on ever doing one on polishing the toons?
@tomspontoons2 жыл бұрын
That’s something we don’t offer right now. Detail companies who polish gas tanks and other items are the folks to call for that. It’s extremely dirty and time consuming…and I’ve heard can cost around $2,000
@gaba1170 Жыл бұрын
Hey quick question, I am adding an amp under the helm and wiring from under the pontoon deck to the battery. Do I need to seal the outside of the hole in the deck where I running the wires? If so, what product do you recommend? Thank you
@tomspontoons Жыл бұрын
I don’t add a sealer because with treated marine grade the rot process takes nearly eternity…especially if the wood can breathe. If sealing the open ply you could simply use a marine grade silicone.
@gaba1170 Жыл бұрын
@@tomspontoons thanks for the quick reply! I will add silicone sealant just for piece of mind because the other holes from the factory are sealed with some sort of sealant on the outside wiring looms. Thanks!
@tomspontoons Жыл бұрын
@@gaba1170 I usually only see silicone from manufacturers used to plug speaker wire holes where water might spray up into seats. It certainly can't hurt to add it, especially if it gives you the peace of mind!! Best of luck with your project!
@ddamion18012 жыл бұрын
I have a pontoonstuff wiring harness and all my ends have connectors. Do I need to cut the connectors off and splice them to be able to wire them to my docking lights , horns etc?
@tomspontoons2 жыл бұрын
Great question! This video should help: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gbCopsVlrZutj2Q.html I’ll be showing in greater detail how to use their harness with a different switch panel. Generally, yes, cut off their ends and splice into your switches!
@ddamion18012 жыл бұрын
No that’s for the switch panel. I need help with this wire harness I recent bought from pontoon stuff. Is there a way I can send you some pics to get a better understanding?
@tomspontoons2 жыл бұрын
@@ddamion1801 you know where to find me I think… TomsPontoons@gmail.com
@tomspontoons2 жыл бұрын
You’re referring to one of their variations of harnesses with the waterproof quick plugs!! Yes, cut those off and use the colored wire as your power to each accessory and the black as the ground!
@ddamion18012 жыл бұрын
@@tomspontoons yes! Thank you so much for that. Will I need to also the harness to connect it to their 8 switch panel?
@vicesparis Жыл бұрын
What gauge is the waire
@tomspontoons Жыл бұрын
Good question! To most accessories I prefer to run 16 gauge marine wire. For some shorter runs, or LED lights with low draw I will go with 18 gauge.
@vicesparis Жыл бұрын
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@vicesparis Жыл бұрын
I live en nc where ara yuo
@tomspontoons Жыл бұрын
Yup!
@tomspontoons Жыл бұрын
I’m all the way up in Michigan!!
@Azr3652 жыл бұрын
I’m second :)
@tomspontoons2 жыл бұрын
Happy to have you watching!
@BBKConstruction2 жыл бұрын
Shake and bake, how am I first comment after 12 hours!
@tomspontoons2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@harlzd242 жыл бұрын
Sound sucks. Need to wear a microphone
@tomspontoons2 жыл бұрын
Always working on improving the channel. Thanks for the input!!!