Surfriding getting shocked through throttle in surf

[tumblingtwerp9]

Hey all, in daytona I was getting shocked through the throttle on my ski. I know I read somewhere on here before what could cause that but I can't find it now. It doesnt happen in freshwater only salt.

 

[Little_Franny]

welcome to riding salt water. I am gonna guess your bilge switch is on the bars? If so you have a short to something on the power side of the switch.

Jon

 

[tumblingtwerp9]

nope bilge switch is on the dash

 

[Little_Franny]

well then its gotta be a short in the start stop switch wires, had the bilge wire short and shock me before, didnt think there was enough current through the start/stop switch to actually shock you.

When riding salt water you gotta be %100 sure all your wiring is sealed and isolated, its crazy how easy current will jump when salt water is involved
Jon

 

[OCD Solutions]

I have had it from JSS quick disconnect studs thru the ebox before. I had them greased up but corrosion still built up on the backside allowing for a conductive path to the back case of the ebox. Add a little salt water and it's a good way to ruin a ride.

 

[ProSouth]

i was getting shocked by my throttle also in daytona. grounds, grounds and more grounds. dielectric grease on everything. me and Sportfish (mostly sportfish) rewired my ebox friday night in daytona.

 

[550headache]

get some gloves

 

[ProSouth]

get some gloves

Think about that a minute. Then reply.

 

[Jet_jase]

LOL @ Prosouth.....Thats an epic fail

 

[N3vrSat1sfied]

yup got a short somewhere.

 

[BruceSki]

I've had a bilge power wire rub through on my throttle bracket. Shocked me so good I felt it all the way up by my elbow.

But I think it makes you ride harder. When your muscles get zapped they yank the throttle so you have no choice but to air it out.

 

[ProSouth]

You just left yours alone, is that why you keep going to smaller and smaller motors? I think you need a 650 now, with a 15lb dumbbell between the gas tank and front cover.

 

[stagesrt4]

i was getting shocked by my throttle also in daytona. grounds, grounds and more grounds. dielectric grease on everything. me and Sportfish (mostly sportfish) rewired my ebox friday night in daytona.

I got shocked on last day Daytona when I was flushing the ski ha.. Not enough to hurt tho

 

[550headache]

my bad. just joshin

 

[ProSouth]

my bad. just joshin

I wasn't bashing ya, in theory, you're like yeah... Gloves will fawkin fix it... Then you're like....awwww damn I'm a big ass wet ground lol.