Question 1

My red battery isolation switch has broken off, what do I do?"

Accepted Answer

This occurs when the spring pushing down the copper gate to connect the terminals within your battery switch wears out. A replacement battery isolation switch is required.

Question 2

I have recently renewed the bearings on my boat trailer, is there anything I should do to ensure a long-lasting life?"

Accepted Answer

After your first use with the trailer being in contact with water/ocean, pump grease through the bearings until it starts to come out through a small hole from the side. This will remove any saltwater which would otherwise damage the bearings.

Question 3

My anchor winch on my Sealegs is not moving but I can hear a light ‘click’ when I try to operate it

Accepted Answer

This could be due to the circuit breaker located to the right of the 12V circuit board under the centre console. Simply push the red pivot back into place and try again. If this still does not work contact Waiheke Central Marine.

Question 4

The hydraulic pressure alarm on my Sealegs is not acting in sequence when lifting or lowering the wheels.

Accepted Answer

Hydraulic pressure switch needs adjusting, contact Waiheke Marine Central for assistance.

Question 5

I am getting seawater coming back up through the exhaust valve and exhaust into the boat and/or a black soot around the exhaust in engine bay

Accepted Answer

Exhaust pipe needs replacing. Undo the U-bolt at the top of the exhaust and clamp at the bottom to remove it.

Question 6

My tire keeps deflating/has a hole in it

Accepted Answer

If you cannot find where the hole is by pouring a mix of water and dishwashing liquid lightly over the wheel and pumping it with air at the same time. Look for bubbling which will indicate where the hole is. If the hole is small enough, deflate the tire and make sure there is no weight on it so that it can inflate easily by attaching tire puncture repair. For assistance contact Waiheke Marine Central.

Question 7

How often should I get my Sealegs serviced?

Accepted Answer

This information can be found on the service plaque located inside of the console door. When you require the next service depends on which comes sooner out of the date set for the next service displayed on the plaque or the number of inboard engine hours. The next service type can be located at the bottom (A = 1 Year/20 hrs, B = 2 Years/100 hrs, C = 3 Years/200 hrs).

Question 8

My Sealegs does not have a manual fuel pump for safety, where would be a good place to put it?"

Accepted Answer

Cut a piece out of the fuel line above the fuel line above the electric fuel pump and connect the manual fuel pump here.

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