Pull start kicker

[FishingTheFL]

Does it need to be grounded? 4 HP lightwin on mounting bracket. I haven't tested to see if there is voltage to the downrigger. Just installed two manuals and after a couple google searchs, I couldn't find anything specific on pull start kickers being grounded. I plan on testing with volt meter today.

 

I don't think I have a hot boat. Caught a lot of fish the other day in the Finger Lakes but that was with braided dipseys and wire rod never took a hit. I know my catch rate for Lakers has gone way down since I started fishing an aluminum boat compared to my small fiber glass boat. My rainbow and salmon catch rate has increased. Maybe I am over worried about it.

 

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[Todd in NY]

I have a pull start kicker on my boat and I catch fish on my Penn and Cannon manual riggers. The motor is not grounded at all. Not sure about your specific setup but I wouldn't think your motor needs to be grounded.

[FishingTheFL]

Is your boat fiber glass? From my understanding glass boats don't have this issue. Mine is connected directly to the haul with a mounting bracket. I got a few hits on my riggers. Maybe I don't have an issue at all. Napa was closed so I couldn't get a volt meter. Today I was to busy. I need to get a fish finder to see if fish are rising or running from my ball I guess... Old one on mine finally died. Hopefully I don't have any issues.

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[Todd in NY]

Yes, mine is fiber glass. I hope you start catching fish soon.

[FishingTheFL]

Yes, mine is fiber glass. I hope you start catching fish soon.

Wish I could get some free time to actually give them a try. Caught one bow so far.

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[Todd in NY]

Diagnosing a potential problem is never fun, especially if there's not really a problem. That's when it helps to have someone very skilled at catching fish go fishing with you on your boat.

[Lund SSS]

There is no "ground" on a boat..... Negative of the battery, yes. 30 years as an electrician, boats can be a real **** to troubleshoot. If the kicker doesn't have an alternator than you shouldn't have to worry

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