Here, West Marine's 15 minutes away from Boat US, and the difference in
knowledge level is like night & day. I suspect it's because the West Marine
is directly across the street from 5 marinas and a ritzy yacht club.

"NOYB" wrote in message
hlink.net...
West Marine and the retail division of Boat US are the same company now.

By me, West Marine has more helpful employees than Boater's World. But
Boater's World beats 'em on price by quite a lot.



"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
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If my local Boat US is any indication, the whole company should be up
for
sale soon. The store's staffed with the worst amateurs I've ever seen in
retailing, including the manager.

"NOYB" wrote in message
hlink.net...
Check Boater's World first. Their prices are always cheaper unless
West
Marine/Boat US is having a sale.


"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
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"Doug" wrote in message
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Hey group,

I just recently purchased a fishing boat and is in need of some
wiring....
It's a medium size craft, 20 foot Starcraft with decking and the
previous
owner has the wires black taped, twisted together, unfused and a
whole
array of other problems. What sort of fuse block / Splicer would
I
need
for
tying this all together to tidy things up a bit? I am running a:

Livewell
Trolling motor
Accessory plugs - 2
Bilge pump
Lights
and an electric start for the motor

This is all on a dual battery 12 volt system

I would think that there would be some sort of power distributing
block
or
something where I could tie everything into where there is 2 main
wires
in
and then screw the other wires into it and have them fused. I
have
done
some leg work on the net and have pretty much come up with nothing
on
the
marine sites. What I have found is waaaay in excess of what I
need.
It
seems simple enough, a block with 2 8 gauge wire in's with 12 or
14
gauge
capable brass screws for accessories to bind everything with fuse
protection
and or breakers. Anyone got any links or thoughts?? I am all
ears
and
TIA

Doug



Every time I walk into West Marine, I look at the kind of stuff
you're
asking about and WISH my boat was big enough to need it! They have
plenty
of
breaker blocks & distribution panels, including small ones. Go to
www.westmarine.com. I'd also visit a marina, look at a few boats on
display,
and pick up some ideas in terms of the art of wiring.