www.iFourWinns.com

Anyone out there know what the second float switch in the engine compartment is for? When I activate the switch (manually) nothing happens. I assume it is a high water alarm float but I don't have an indicator on the dash and don't hear anything when I activate it.

Thanks for any help.....

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-Tony
2016 Robalo R200 w/Yahama 200!

Previous boats:
2003 Four Winns 248 Vista - sold
1994 Sunbird Corsair 200 - sold
1980 Checkmate Predictor - sold

I see you have a 2003 and beachbob has a 2008 and you both have the extra float switch in the bilge. My 2006 doesnt have one I can see, where is it exactly?

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2006 Vista 248 5.7DP - SOLD
2011 Crownline E6 - SOLD
2007 Sea Ray 260 Sundancer

I have an extra one too. I have one next to the bilge pump (of course) and one next to the raw water valve that feeds into the A/C on the port side. It is not connected to anything.

All I can think of is that it was at one time connected to (or intended to be connected to) an audible high water alarm. Placement is perfect for it in my boat given its proximity to the through hull, the A/C water pump.

Regards,
Craig C.

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2003 Vista 248, VP 5.0 GXi-C, DP

Could be a high water level alarm for you Sea Key. Have one in my 05, V268.

9BALL

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2005 V268

It could be (a high water alarm for the Sea Key). It is located on the port side between the engine and the water heater just above the A/C filter/pump. I picked up a high water alarm (but haven't installed it yet). Glad to hear I'm not the only one who has "an extra float" but the Sea Key does make sense.

Thanks All.

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-Tony
2016 Robalo R200 w/Yahama 200!

Previous boats:
2003 Four Winns 248 Vista - sold
1994 Sunbird Corsair 200 - sold
1980 Checkmate Predictor - sold

I've got one in mine also. But I did disconnect the Sea Key as I don't use it and it could potentially drain the battery.

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2007 358 T-5.7GXi IB
Previous Boats
'08 H240, '08 V318, '04 268, '04 225

I have spent several hours trouble shooting that switch under the assumption that it should trigger the same alarm used for low oil pressure. It is nice to know that none of them work. The wiring diagram is woefully vague on this detail.

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Martin
04 268 Vista - Knot Again
08 Boston Whaler 130 Sport - Double Good
Previous Boat:
97 278 Vista - Buoy Howdy

That looks like a good call on the SeaKey. According to their web site that is one of their services.

http://www.seakeyna.com/HighWaterMonitor.html

I have never paid any attention to this system. Does anyone use it or know what they charge?

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Martin
04 268 Vista - Knot Again
08 Boston Whaler 130 Sport - Double Good
Previous Boat:
97 278 Vista - Buoy Howdy

If you have the system already installed on your boat, it's $29.99 per month.
The entire system costs about $2,000.

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One of 4 Previous (Sold) Boats:
2000 Four Winns 268 Vista

Current Boat: 2004 Chaparral 235 ssi cuddy

This is from a Google shopping search. Defender and JMSonline Supply.


SEAKEY Monitoring Unit V2 Boat Security System
$1,999.98 - $1,999.99 from 2 sellers

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2000 Four Winns - 298 Vista

It's already installed on my boat, but as I think about it, a satellite linked notification under a covered slip is worthless. Now if someone came up with a wifi based system that would link to the marina's router and send me a notification, that might have some value.

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Martin
04 268 Vista - Knot Again
08 Boston Whaler 130 Sport - Double Good
Previous Boat:
97 278 Vista - Buoy Howdy

http://www.theboatnanny.com

Works with wifi and 3g (sends (status) and receives (programming / status request) text messages). Monitors high water, temperature, motion, etc.

An no ... I have no affiliation with the maker. My slip neighbor has one and is very pleased.

Craig C.

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2003 Vista 248, VP 5.0 GXi-C, DP

Very nice. I got real excited, until I saw the price. It does look like a nice piece of hardware though.

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Martin
04 268 Vista - Knot Again
08 Boston Whaler 130 Sport - Double Good
Previous Boat:
97 278 Vista - Buoy Howdy

Yep. Occasionally they run sales. You can get the system for just over $1k.

Someday I'll get one. My slip neighbor is a rather, ahem, clumsy fellow. 3 times he has cleaned his A/C strainer out, got distracted, closed the hatch kicked on the A/C and left the marina.

And all 3 times the Boat Nanny texted him that his bilge was filling up with water. He was able to get back and correct his mistake before major damage was done.

His ROI was instant.

Craig C.

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2003 Vista 248, VP 5.0 GXi-C, DP

Both seem like pretty cool gadgets. I was going to give SeaKey a call to see if they offer a month-to-month service. I doubt I would need my high water alarm or an electronic fence when it's on a trailer in my back yard.

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-Tony
2016 Robalo R200 w/Yahama 200!

Previous boats:
2003 Four Winns 248 Vista - sold
1994 Sunbird Corsair 200 - sold
1980 Checkmate Predictor - sold