Boat wiring feedback
 

For years I've had people ask me where to find a wiring diagram for
their boat (and we see it asked in here every so often as well) and I've
always meant to post a generic one that would apply to most situations.
The fact is, there are VERY few boat companies that provide wiring
diagrams for their customers (or technicians) and those of us in the
field simply rely on experience and understanding of circuits to
diagnose and correct anomalies. So.......

I have created a rather crude one as a first version just to get it up
and test it, so you guys are the first to see it and make suggestions.
Things I have on my list for version 2 will include positive and
negative symbols on each accessory, better sound bites, a key, and some
text describing how it works. Improved graphics will come later, perhaps
by trying to fit it into a diagram that looks like a boat.

For now, simply click on the uncoloured (Canadian spelling) circle to
activate a 'switch' and watch and listen (turn your sound on!) :-)

Promise me one thing - please try and keep this thread on topic so I can
gather your input without having to filter for content. Thanks!

Here ya go:

http://brownsmarina.com/wiring.html


--
Regards,
Dave Brown
Brown's Marina Ltd
http://brownsmarina.com/

Boat wiring feedback
 

Dave Brown wrote:

I have created a rather crude one as a first version just to get it up
and test it, so you guys are the first to see it and make suggestions.

CORRECTION!

I asked my son to create one in Flash to my specs. Credit where credit
is due!



--
Regards,
Dave Brown
Brown's Marina Ltd
http://brownsmarina.com/

Boat wiring feedback
 

On Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:08:26 -0500, Dave Brown
wrote:

For years I've had people ask me where to find a wiring diagram for
their boat (and we see it asked in here every so often as well) and I've
always meant to post a generic one that would apply to most situations.
The fact is, there are VERY few boat companies that provide wiring
diagrams for their customers (or technicians) and those of us in the
field simply rely on experience and understanding of circuits to
diagnose and correct anomalies. So.......

I have created a rather crude one as a first version just to get it up
and test it, so you guys are the first to see it and make suggestions.
Things I have on my list for version 2 will include positive and
negative symbols on each accessory, better sound bites, a key, and some
text describing how it works. Improved graphics will come later, perhaps
by trying to fit it into a diagram that looks like a boat.

For now, simply click on the uncoloured (Canadian spelling) circle to
activate a 'switch' and watch and listen (turn your sound on!) :-)

Promise me one thing - please try and keep this thread on topic so I can
gather your input without having to filter for content. Thanks!

Here ya go:

http://brownsmarina.com/wiring.html

Very nice! I hope some of the electrically-inclined here can add
suggestions to make it cover more territory, and that you can
implement the suggestions with the flash programming.
Lucky for you most people won't do electrical work themselves, else
you'd hurt your business.
I've really never seen such a clear diagram, being the electrical
dummy I am.

--Vic

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"Vic Smith" wrote in message
...
On Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:08:26 -0500, Dave Brown
wrote:

For years I've had people ask me where to find a wiring diagram for
their boat (and we see it asked in here every so often as well) and I've
always meant to post a generic one that would apply to most situations.
The fact is, there are VERY few boat companies that provide wiring
diagrams for their customers (or technicians) and those of us in the
field simply rely on experience and understanding of circuits to
diagnose and correct anomalies. So.......

I have created a rather crude one as a first version just to get it up
and test it, so you guys are the first to see it and make suggestions.
Things I have on my list for version 2 will include positive and
negative symbols on each accessory, better sound bites, a key, and some
text describing how it works. Improved graphics will come later, perhaps
by trying to fit it into a diagram that looks like a boat.

For now, simply click on the uncoloured (Canadian spelling) circle to
activate a 'switch' and watch and listen (turn your sound on!) :-)

Promise me one thing - please try and keep this thread on topic so I can
gather your input without having to filter for content. Thanks!

Here ya go:

http://brownsmarina.com/wiring.html

Very nice! I hope some of the electrically-inclined here can add
suggestions to make it cover more territory, and that you can
implement the suggestions with the flash programming.
Lucky for you most people won't do electrical work themselves, else
you'd hurt your business.
I've really never seen such a clear diagram, being the electrical
dummy I am.

--Vic


It's pretty cool. One suggestion I have for the future updates would be to
include a float switch in the bilge pump circuit and show how it is wired,
both for manual and automatic operation.

And, I wanna hear an engine start! :-)

Eisboch

Boat wiring feedback
 

On Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:44:02 -0500, "Eisboch"
wrote:


It's pretty cool. One suggestion I have for the future updates would be to
include a float switch in the bilge pump circuit and show how it is wired,
both for manual and automatic operation.

And, I wanna hear an engine start! :-)

Oh yeah. Maybe use a wave from a 352.
Of course some may prefer the sound of a diesel.
Hey, Dave, how about making it customizable for sounds?
Just kidding. Or am I?

--Vic

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Eisboch wrote:

It's pretty cool. One suggestion I have for the future updates would be to
include a float switch in the bilge pump circuit and show how it is wired,
both for manual and automatic operation.

Excellent idea- that seems tricky to many people but is very simple.

And, I wanna hear an engine start! :-)

Not on that diagram! Engine wiring is separate from boat wiring. :-)



--
Regards,
Dave Brown
Brown's Marina Ltd
http://brownsmarina.com/

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Vic Smith wrote:

Hey, Dave, how about making it customizable for sounds?
Just kidding. Or am I?

I told my son I wanted the sound of a blower, not a wind storm. He says
he's have to pay for that sound. I suggested that perhaps he has
overlook recording that one himself. Sometimes the easy answer is just
TOO obvious for these techie geniuses. ;-)



--
Regards,
Dave Brown
Brown's Marina Ltd
http://brownsmarina.com/

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On Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:08:26 -0500, Dave Brown
wrote:

The fact is, there are VERY few boat companies that provide wiring
diagrams for their customers (or technicians) and those of us in the
field simply rely on experience and understanding of circuits to
diagnose and correct anomalies. So.......

I have created a rather crude one as a first version just to get it up
and test it, so you guys are the first to see it and make suggestions.

One of the most useful additions would be a wiring coloUr scheme.
I know that all mfgrs don't follow the recommended coloUrs, but
enough of them do that having some indication would be helpful.

Having a coloUr key will be most helpful when you create the
engine wiring drawing. (For outboards, I/Os and inboards?)
Good thing it's coming up winter when I KNOW you have nothing
to do, and the time hangs heavy on your hands. (heh)
--Pete
Peter W. Meek
http://www.msen.com/~pwmeek/

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wrote:
On Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:17:25 -0500, Dave Brown
wrote:

Not on that diagram! Engine wiring is separate from boat wiring. :-)

I have some stuff on Mercury outboards if anyone is interested.
This is one handy tidbit.
I also have the diagrams out of the shop manual for the 30-60 4 stroke

http://esteroriverheights.com/electr...color_code.pdf


Parker provides a decent wiring diagram with its boats:


http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...s/44b042bf.jpg


This was the original that came in the owner's package. I've since
updated it with the electronics we added. It seems good enough to me.

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Boater wrote:
wrote:
On Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:17:25 -0500, Dave Brown
wrote:

Not on that diagram! Engine wiring is separate from boat wiring. :-)

I have some stuff on Mercury outboards if anyone is interested.
This is one handy tidbit. I also have the diagrams out of the shop
manual for the 30-60 4 stroke

http://esteroriverheights.com/electr...color_code.pdf


Parker provides a decent wiring diagram with its boats:


http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...s/44b042bf.jpg


This was the original that came in the owner's package. I've since
updated it with the electronics we added. It seems good enough to me.

Quite good actually, but anyone with half a brain wouldn't need it.