Oh, but it does need a voltage regulator included in the kit. It goes in the junction box with a special deep cover. Which brings up another point. Notice where your junction box is located. That was one of the major problems with those motors. Imagine what happens when a couple inches of water accumulate in the bilge. Now imagine a $100+ voltage regulator in that box. Go a step further and imagine one of those complex junction boxes used on the Electric shift with alternator. Add salt water to the picture.
WOW! Thank you so much for your thoughts regarding the junction box location! I’m honestly amazed it would have been installed there in the first place. I don’t imagine it would be too difficult to move it up, so it sits ON that beam… correct?