Won't that issue be solved by using anti-siphon valves on the outs of the F/W separator like I want to do? I'm trying to avoid having to manually open/close valves when switching between motors.
Never heard of discountmarinesupplies.com but they seem to have the best prices on what I need. They are associated with paypal so I'm pretty confident in ordering from them. Here's what I found...
Panther (Marine Tech) makes an adjustable mounting bracket for kicker motors.
https://www.cabelas.com/product/Marine-Tech-Outboard-Motor-Brackets/701688.uts?productVariantId=1215695&WT.tsrc=PPC&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=02924836&rid=20&ds_rl=1252079&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkbaJxrO_2gIVx1YNCh2Bxww2EAYYASABEgI0yvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
So it looks like alot of the F/W separators have 4 ports on them, 1-in and 1-out on each side. So I would just plug one of the IN ports and use both OUT ports? Also looks like the kicker uses 3/8" fuel which is the same as my main motor, so if I use anti-siphon fittings I shouldn't have to worry about sucking fuel out of the motor not in use. So my parts list is
1 F/W separator
1 primer ball hose kit (for kicker)
2 1/4 NPT 3/8" anti siphon fuel barbs (OUTS F/W separator)
1 1/4 NPT 3/8" standard fuel barb (IN F/W separator)
So there is a ton of info on google about this but it seems like there are multiple ways to do it. You can use a 'Y' fitting (not to be confused with a 'T' fitting) or use can use a 1 in 2 out water fuel separator. But some of the details are lacking, do I need a primer ball for the kicker? I only have the line that goes to the small tank that comes with it, will I need to order more line? The kicker is going to be a brand new 2018 Tohatsu 8hp four stroke just fyi.
We went out this morning, ended up 16/17 (best day I’ve had for Browns in the 3yrs I’ve been fishing Ontario). Natural colors did best for us, a J-9 rapala in natural perch and esmerelda bay rat were the hot baits. 12-18 fow, back 60-80 behind boards and spoons down 8ft back 75 also produced well.
I have a 1 year old Helix 7 G2N (Network capable) with CHIRP, GPS and SI/DI. Comes with the headunit, power cord, transom bracket and transducer, gimble mount + knobs, a soft screen cover and Medium arm RAM mount. Unit had a screen protector installed as soon as the box was opened so screen is flawless. $550+ shipping
Please note the original listing has been updated. The above comments from 2017 were accurate at that time. The price has been significantly lowered to reflect their current “for parts” status.
Looks like there are a couple different versions but this one looks like what you have pictured...
https://www.fish307.com/cannon-downrigger-part-3773007-emergency-crank-handle-service/
I suppose I could try running 12s seeing how I’m only a weekend fisherman. Maybe some shark or torpedo weights would be a little better than the pancakes I run now. New weights are a lot cheaper than new riggers so it’s worth a shot.