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This was not hooked up when I removed the side panel. Cannot locate a spot where it was ever hooked up. Where should it go?

http://s173.photobucket.com/albums/w6...CN1202.jpg

Also, I noticed that the transom ground plate has been painted over. This is a no-no, correct? Thanks for any advice.

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That wire connects to this - Sintered Ground which is mounted below the waterline, typically on the starboard side of the transom.

I have purchased these from two suppliers http://www.BoatFix.com and Sea Island Marine whose contact info is on our Web-less Supplier page.

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Thank you. It looks like I should get a new ground plate. But, I am still not sure where it should connect inside the boat near the fuel intake. I can trace from the ground on the starboard transom to the tank at the stern access cover. Then from the stern access cover it goes forward to the area pictured, but it is not connected.

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Paul,

That ground wire connects to one of the 3 or 4 bolts that holds down the gas fill fitting.

I would definitely replace the fuel tank ground plate.
http://www.whalercentral.com/photogal...hoto_id=67

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Why not just remove the bronze plate and use a wire brush to remove the bottom paint then reinstall?

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JJS,

That is probably more work then just buying a new one.
These ground plates do wear out also. I am not sure of the condition that Paul's is in so I think most everyone can afford $6 to $9 for a new ground plate. Then you know you have a new one.

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One of the problems with trying to clean the discs is they tend to crumble. Their sintered construction is rather porous. It's almost like a bunch of small beads glued together. I gather this method of construction leads to more surface contact with the water than a smooth surface of the same dimensions thus providing a more effective ground.