I will host the boat picture on another site. The boat should be a fun project.
As for my electrical skills, I am extremely good at SMD work and re-work. I am very good at trouble shooting a circuit. As for building a circuit, forget it. And with that, I am so glad you guys are here.
As for what I need, Kerf's (short for ke5frf) idea would of course be the most simple. However, I would like something compact since it will have to go behind the dash (which is aka: the head). So, BrownOut, could you help me out a little more
I take it these are surface mount chips? what part numbers and do I have to go to digikey or will radioslack have them?
I do wish I was more circuitly inclined to match my other work ability
As for a ride on the boat, h#ll yeah. I got this for a party boat. It has no floor or stringers so I have a lot of work to do. The hull, motor and drive are in excellent shape. I will have to take some pics of it in my garage too. LOL 15# of sh!t in a 5# bag.
Thanks so much for your help so far.
garrettP