Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Downrigger power issue - 2013 Conquest 285

Posted by islandergold on 07/02/17 - 7:00 PM
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Hi Everyone, we just purchased a 2013 Conquest 285 and are prepping for a 10 day fishing trip but are having some downrigger issues. We installed two Cannon downriggers everything looks to be setup fine with the power plugged into the designated outlets on each side of the stern but we can't get them to turn on (I.e no power seems to be going to the outlets). Have tried everything, making sure batteries are on, engines running, checked 30 amp fuses, aux switches on, etc. anyone have any other ideas? Is there another switch somewhere or something else that might obviously be worth trying? Previous owner had down riggers so they worked at some point.

If it's relevant, the boat has three batteries and is powered by twin Merc 225 Verados.

Thanks for any help
Tim