Mine is so old it didn't have a hydraulic ram for the hatch- the hatches were manual- so I doubt they are for that. Possibly they are for something in the cabin- they go that way- but they seem pretty heavy just for lights. I shot a better photo of them but I forgot the camera at the shop so I will upload them tomorrow.

Scarabfun- thanks for mentioning the cork gasket- but like I said I am on my going backwards plan so I already did those a couple of years ago- are you redoing your boat too?

yep , went through everything back there this year, engines, rebuilt the transom assembly's, added imco full hydrolic steering. still cheaper than a new boat & probably better built. quite the project over the winter, just got the engines in this past weekend so have her going soon. the weather is still crap here so not a real big issue.

some pic's

fresh 468's, 470hp, 505 tq.

that's close to what I have... Keep us posted on your top speed for curiosity!

Hey nice trannies! Like the boat too! Looks like yours was pretty nice to begin with.

Here are a few shots of the wires I am talking about-

The only thing that you would need cable that big for is a large amp, or a windless. Or maybe a fridge. My boat had none of that sh it so I can't tell you what those are for.

Mine has a space for a fridge- but no fridge and no wiring where the fridge would go. No windless, no amp. Hate to cut it out because it runs under the boat and sure as sh!t it will be something I need. How the hel! do you boat guys work on stuff- just getting the right parts is a real chore- my guys whine if we don't have something in stock and we have to order something!

got me on the wires.. i ran 71-72 last year @ 5000rpm, added more cam so shooting for 5300 or 5500 rpm. 24p cleaver style props, they were reworked so prob more like 26's or so. not planning on a reprop so all things the same i'm very interested to see the top speed. should be 74-75 if my calculations are right, i'll let u guy's know.

If a battery charger is placed forward of the engine compartment (which was the only way...) those wires would be for that. I have a complete wiring schematic that I made for my rebuild, USCG approved and with triple instalation, six batteries, and an unreal charging system where you can read what you have left on your batteries as well as what was charged. Let me know if you want it...

Kim !