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Old 08-23-2008, 02:15 PM
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The ground wire on one of my trim Cylinders snapped in half. Do I need to replace this before I use the boat again?
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No - It's a bonding wire to help fight off electrolysis. I would repair it - but if you don't leave the boat in the water for long periods of time - you'll be fine.
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Thanks, The boat sits on a lift. I wanted to go out tomorrow and then put it on the trailer to do some maintance. Good time to fix it!
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Like was said, its to connect the drive to the mercathode system and prevent eloctolysis. Not a big deal and no reason not to take the boat out.
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