01-29-2007, 02:30 PM
Well, I was looking through the boatersworld.com website, and I think i'm going to replace the entire switch panel and all.
The original switch panel had the fuses built into it, now, of course, that aspect was by passed because of age and a stand alone fuse panel was wired in. All this was done before I purchased the boat. I'm thinking that it will be easier to just replace the switch panel entirely and start from scratch. I'd rather have the fuses intergrated into the switch panel, so there is no confusion. I'm thinking of rigging up a marine breaker panel instead of a normal setup. That way I can run a single main power line and just run power to everything off the panel. I'll just have to see. I know that being 12V and in boat, i'll still have to ground each component, unless I can find a breaker box that will do it.
I always solder each connection. I usually coat all my wire connections with liquid electrical tape. If you haven't used it before, it's pretty neat stuff. I coat all my exposed connections with it, and it works great and it's flexible.
I always forget to put that grease on the terminals. LOL, and if i do remember, I never have any handy. I usually coat everything in the boat that remains exposed with WD 40, or some type of commercial grade protectant. I do this about once a week, so that usually takes care of any corrosion due to use. But you're right, in this senario, I need to not forget. Especially since I go offshore in this boat. LOL, I don't need an electrical issue when I'm 20 miles from the hill and a storm is rolling in. With these new motors these days, everything has to right, including the electrical stuff; or the motor won't run.
Good pointers though steve, thanks alot. I ment to take a picture of the inside of the console, but I didn't take my camera with me when I went to the father in laws house. I'll try and take before and after pictures so you guys can see the progress. Thanks alot
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The original switch panel had the fuses built into it, now, of course, that aspect was by passed because of age and a stand alone fuse panel was wired in. All this was done before I purchased the boat. I'm thinking that it will be easier to just replace the switch panel entirely and start from scratch. I'd rather have the fuses intergrated into the switch panel, so there is no confusion. I'm thinking of rigging up a marine breaker panel instead of a normal setup. That way I can run a single main power line and just run power to everything off the panel. I'll just have to see. I know that being 12V and in boat, i'll still have to ground each component, unless I can find a breaker box that will do it.
I always solder each connection. I usually coat all my wire connections with liquid electrical tape. If you haven't used it before, it's pretty neat stuff. I coat all my exposed connections with it, and it works great and it's flexible.
I always forget to put that grease on the terminals. LOL, and if i do remember, I never have any handy. I usually coat everything in the boat that remains exposed with WD 40, or some type of commercial grade protectant. I do this about once a week, so that usually takes care of any corrosion due to use. But you're right, in this senario, I need to not forget. Especially since I go offshore in this boat. LOL, I don't need an electrical issue when I'm 20 miles from the hill and a storm is rolling in. With these new motors these days, everything has to right, including the electrical stuff; or the motor won't run.
Good pointers though steve, thanks alot. I ment to take a picture of the inside of the console, but I didn't take my camera with me when I went to the father in laws house. I'll try and take before and after pictures so you guys can see the progress. Thanks alot
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