Hillarys

Live in Hillarys and need an auto electrician? Between the boat harbour, the beach and the sea breeze, salt is behind a lot of the work here, from corroded trailer plugs to green battery terminals.

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Hillarys runs from Marmion Avenue to the ocean, with Hillarys Boat Harbour and its public boat ramps on the coast and Marmion Marine Park offshore. Boats, trailers and salt air shape the work more than anywhere else in the Joondalup area.

Boat trailers from the harbour ramps

Launching at Hillarys Boat Harbour means dunking the trailer in salt water, and that's hard on lights and wiring. Incandescent globes and their holders corrode fast, so many owners switch to sealed LED lights. Run the wiring inside the trailer frame where you can, use heat-shrink on every join, and rinse the trailer and plug with fresh water as soon as you get home.

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Corrosion on cars parked near the beach

Cars parked close to the coast pick up a fine salt film that attracts moisture. Over time that leads to green crust on battery terminals, poor earths and intermittent electrical faults that come and go with the weather. Clean terminals and earths every few months and coat them with a protective spray. Our guide on cleaning corroded battery terminals walks through it safely.

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Boat batteries between trips

A boat that sits on its trailer for weeks between fishing trips slowly loses charge, especially with a bilge pump, radio or sounder wired in. A battery that sits flat loses capacity for good. A smart charger or maintainer plugged in at home keeps it healthy, and a battery switch on the boat stops small loads draining it while it's stored.

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Cameras for backing down the ramp

Reversing a boat trailer down a busy ramp is easier with a clear view of the drawbar and the water. A camera on the tow vehicle helps with hitching, and some owners add a second camera on the trailer itself. Use waterproof connectors and keep the wiring away from the water line, because a camera that fails on the ramp is worse than none.

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Hillarys auto electrical questions

Are LED trailer lights better for boat trailers?

Usually, yes. Sealed LED lights have no globe to corrode or shake loose, and they draw less current, so a marginal earth is less likely to cause problems. Make sure they're rated as submersible. Some cars need a load resistor or a different flasher to stop fast flashing, but most modern trailer wiring handles LEDs without trouble.

How often should I check my boat trailer lights?

Check them before every trip, not at the ramp. Plug in at home and run through tail lights, brake lights and both indicators. Look inside the plug for green corrosion and spray it with a moisture repellent. A quick check takes two minutes and saves a fine or a wasted trip to the harbour.

Why do my battery terminals keep going green?

Green or white crust is corrosion, usually from acid vapour and moisture, and salt air near the coast makes it worse. Clean the terminals with a wire brush and a baking soda solution, dry them, refit them tightly, and coat them with terminal grease or spray. If it comes back quickly, the battery may be overcharging or leaking.

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