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Fishing boat wiring
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 |
Fishing boat wiring
Doug wrote:
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 Where are you located, Doug? There might be a good West Marine store near you where the manager or one of the old salts would be able to help you out. |
Fishing boat wiring
"Doug" wrote in message ... 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. |
Fishing boat wiring
Check Boater's World first. Their prices are always cheaper unless West
Marine/Boat US is having a sale. "Doug Kanter" wrote in message ... "Doug" wrote in message ... 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. |
Fishing boat wiring
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 ... "Doug" wrote in message ... 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. |
Fishing boat wiring
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 ... 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 ... "Doug" wrote in message ... 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. |
Fishing boat wiring
Doug Kanter wrote:
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. BOAT/US and Boater's World, in most locations, are staffed with clerks who know almost nothing about boats. I used to shop at the BOAT/US headquarters store in Alexandria, Virginia. It had one guy who was a real boater and had knowledge of boating subjects. Most West Marine stores have staff who know about boats. Nobby probably gets dental patients who shop on price alone. |
Fishing boat wiring
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 ... 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 ... "Doug" wrote in message ... 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. |
Fishing boat wiring
"Harry Krause" wrote in message ... Doug Kanter wrote: 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. BOAT/US and Boater's World, in most locations, are staffed with clerks who know almost nothing about boats. I used to shop at the BOAT/US headquarters store in Alexandria, Virginia. It had one guy who was a real boater and had knowledge of boating subjects. Most West Marine stores have staff who know about boats. Boats, maybe. But certainly not fishing...even though they sell a lot of fishing equipment. There are better places to get info about boat and fishing related items than West Marine. I took a Penn Formula 2-speed reel to West Marine to get it spooled with new line. The guy took out his screwdriver and was ready to take apart my reel and remove the reel spool to put on his automatic spooling machine. "Uh...I don't think you want to do that" "How else do you do it?" "This is how"...and I grabbed the reel and went to my local bait, tackle, and rod/reel repair shop. Nobby probably gets dental patients who shop on price alone I'd have no patients if that were the case. I'm not the most expensive, but I'm not in the bottom half with my fees either. I'm perfectly willing to pay more for good service. But I don't think "service" is an important consideration when purchasing retail boating and fishing items. That is, as long as the store has a generous return policy. ;-) |
Fishing boat wiring
"Doug Kanter" wrote in message ... 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. ....and has the ritzy prices to match. |
Fishing boat wiring
"NOYB" wrote in message link.net... "Doug Kanter" wrote in message ... 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. ...and has the ritzy prices to match. Fortunately, my small boat doesn't need much, so paying higher prices occasionally doesn't dent the annual budget. I don't care HOW much better the prices are at Boat US. I assume the manager makes some sort of bonus based on the store's performance, and I'm not about to reward him and his crew for lousy service. |
Fishing boat wiring
"Doug Kanter" wrote in message ... "NOYB" wrote in message link.net... "Doug Kanter" wrote in message ... 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. ...and has the ritzy prices to match. Fortunately, my small boat doesn't need much, so paying higher prices occasionally doesn't dent the annual budget. I don't care HOW much better the prices are at Boat US. I assume the manager makes some sort of bonus based on the store's performance, and I'm not about to reward him and his crew for lousy service. I just installed two Rule Fully Automatic 1100gph bilge pumps on my boat last weekend. West Marine had 'em for $95. Boater's World had 'em for $79 and change (regulare non-sale price). I don't care if the manager serves me latte and polishes my shoes, I'm not paying 20% more because the salesman behind the counter paid more attention to me. |
Fishing boat wiring
Thank you to all that replied!! I'll have a look around and hopefully find
something in the links that you have provided! Time to tackle the nightmare and get this thing working properly!! Once again, thanx! Doug "Doug" wrote in message ... 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 .............. etc. |
Fishing boat wiring
"NOYB" wrote in message ink.net... "Doug Kanter" wrote in message ... "NOYB" wrote in message link.net... "Doug Kanter" wrote in message ... 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. ...and has the ritzy prices to match. Fortunately, my small boat doesn't need much, so paying higher prices occasionally doesn't dent the annual budget. I don't care HOW much better the prices are at Boat US. I assume the manager makes some sort of bonus based on the store's performance, and I'm not about to reward him and his crew for lousy service. I just installed two Rule Fully Automatic 1100gph bilge pumps on my boat last weekend. West Marine had 'em for $95. Boater's World had 'em for $79 and change (regulare non-sale price). I don't care if the manager serves me latte and polishes my shoes, I'm not paying 20% more because the salesman behind the counter paid more attention to me. I price shop, but also look at the selection of stuff WM carries. There is value in going somewhere that carries the parts you need, and not driving an extra $5 and an hour of time to get it. |
Fishing boat wiring
"Doug" wrote in message ... 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 There is a book available at Amazon. I have heard it is very good. The 12 Volt bible. Get a Guest or Perco switch. The 1/2/off switch so you can shut off power when not on the boat and it is on the trailer. Then if you later add a second battery, the switch is available. Then get a Blue Sea fuse panel. WM, etc. carry it. Has both fuses and a terminal block. Run a separate ground wire of sufficient size. Do not use the aluminum boat hull as the ground return. You may find extra holes in the boat from electrolysis. I also run a terminal block under the dash on my boat. That way I can hook up dash electronics neatly. And most of these have their own fuse. So the dash TB is fused at the back by the batteries, and then the local electronics are fused locally. Bill |
Fishing boat wiring
"Calif Bill" wrote in message nk.net...
"Doug" wrote in message ... 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 There is a book available at Amazon. I have heard it is very good. The 12 Volt bible. Get a Guest or Perco switch. The 1/2/off switch so you can shut off power when not on the boat and it is on the trailer. Then if you later add a second battery, the switch is available. Then get a Blue Sea fuse panel. WM, etc. carry it. Has both fuses and a terminal block. Run a separate ground wire of sufficient size. Do not use the aluminum boat hull as the ground return. You may find extra holes in the boat from electrolysis. I also run a terminal block under the dash on my boat. That way I can hook up dash electronics neatly. And most of these have their own fuse. So the dash TB is fused at the back by the batteries, and then the local electronics are fused locally. Bill Man, only a dumb ass would use such horrible grammar. |
Fishing boat wiring
"NOYB" wrote in message ink.net... "Doug Kanter" wrote in message ... "NOYB" wrote in message link.net... "Doug Kanter" wrote in message ... 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. ...and has the ritzy prices to match. Fortunately, my small boat doesn't need much, so paying higher prices occasionally doesn't dent the annual budget. I don't care HOW much better the prices are at Boat US. I assume the manager makes some sort of bonus based on the store's performance, and I'm not about to reward him and his crew for lousy service. I just installed two Rule Fully Automatic 1100gph bilge pumps on my boat last weekend. West Marine had 'em for $95. Boater's World had 'em for $79 and change (regulare non-sale price). I don't care if the manager serves me latte and polishes my shoes, I'm not paying 20% more because the salesman behind the counter paid more attention to me. At the Boat US store here, you're lucky if you can get someone to take your money. Last visit: Ass't manager was on the phone at the service desk while 3 customers including myself waited at the cash register. We all figured she was helping a customer. Nope. Loud enough for everyone to hear, she says, "Look, when I took this job, I didn't think I had to be in the store cleaning up at 11 PM, so we need to talk, or I'll find something else". The conversation continued for 3 more minutes. Finally, a cashier appeared from one of the aisles. Rather than come to the register, she yells "Is dey somethin' I can help you people with?" I kid you not. One customer stayed, two of us left. What I needed wasn't crucial. Previous visit: Only one person at the front end - the manager. Two customers waiting at the register. The manager was chatting with what appeared to be an entire family. From the conversation, it was clear they were chatting about who's going to college where. Chatting....and chatting. Five minutes went by. I asked if there was a cashier available. He said "No, but I'll be right with you". I don't care how much cheaper they sell something for. I don't like asking people to take my money. I don't expect a red carpet and a blowjob when I walk into a store, just the acknowledgement that I have other things to do besides cool my heels waiting until someone's done picking their nose. |
Fishing boat wiring
"Doug Kanter" wrote in message ... "NOYB" wrote in message ink.net... "Doug Kanter" wrote in message ... "NOYB" wrote in message link.net... "Doug Kanter" wrote in message ... 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. ...and has the ritzy prices to match. Fortunately, my small boat doesn't need much, so paying higher prices occasionally doesn't dent the annual budget. I don't care HOW much better the prices are at Boat US. I assume the manager makes some sort of bonus based on the store's performance, and I'm not about to reward him and his crew for lousy service. I just installed two Rule Fully Automatic 1100gph bilge pumps on my boat last weekend. West Marine had 'em for $95. Boater's World had 'em for $79 and change (regulare non-sale price). I don't care if the manager serves me latte and polishes my shoes, I'm not paying 20% more because the salesman behind the counter paid more attention to me. At the Boat US store here, you're lucky if you can get someone to take your money. Last visit: Ass't manager was on the phone at the service desk while 3 customers including myself waited at the cash register. We all figured she was helping a customer. Nope. Loud enough for everyone to hear, she says, "Look, when I took this job, I didn't think I had to be in the store cleaning up at 11 PM, so we need to talk, or I'll find something else". The conversation continued for 3 more minutes. Finally, a cashier appeared from one of the aisles. Rather than come to the register, she yells "Is dey somethin' I can help you people with?" I kid you not. One customer stayed, two of us left. What I needed wasn't crucial. Previous visit: Only one person at the front end - the manager. Two customers waiting at the register. The manager was chatting with what appeared to be an entire family. From the conversation, it was clear they were chatting about who's going to college where. Chatting....and chatting. Five minutes went by. I asked if there was a cashier available. He said "No, but I'll be right with you". I don't care how much cheaper they sell something for. I don't like asking people to take my money. I don't expect a red carpet and a blowjob when I walk into a store, just the acknowledgement that I have other things to do besides cool my heels waiting until someone's done picking their nose. I had a similar experience at West Marine, but it was because the two salemen were helping the same customer spend lots of his money on expensive electronics. What irked me is that neither one of them broke away to cash me out. I left...leaving the pile of merchandise sitting on the counter. When I got home, I ordered it on the internet. Shipping was free because the bill exceeded $100 (a promotion they were running). Sometimes you achieve the best "service" when as few people as possible are involved in a sale. |
Fishing boat wiring
"basskisser" wrote in message om... "Calif Bill" wrote in message nk.net... "Doug" wrote in message ... 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 There is a book available at Amazon. I have heard it is very good. The 12 Volt bible. Get a Guest or Perco switch. The 1/2/off switch so you can shut off power when not on the boat and it is on the trailer. Then if you later add a second battery, the switch is available. Then get a Blue Sea fuse panel. WM, etc. carry it. Has both fuses and a terminal block. Run a separate ground wire of sufficient size. Do not use the aluminum boat hull as the ground return. You may find extra holes in the boat from electrolysis. I also run a terminal block under the dash on my boat. That way I can hook up dash electronics neatly. And most of these have their own fuse. So the dash TB is fused at the back by the batteries, and then the local electronics are fused locally. Bill Man, only a dumb ass would use such horrible grammar. Grammar or not, I could answer the question. Now you. You could only prove your idiocy some more. |
Fishing boat wiring AND WEST/BoatUS
Be advised that West Marine bought the BoatUS retail business a year or so ago,
so it's really the same company. Here in The San Diego area, I always found the BoatUS staff were MUCH better versed (for the most part...always a ding ding in the crowd) then the West Marine clowns. In the old days. Now it's just a K-MART for boats. Know what you need before going in the door. They are better at selling a new radar then a replacement raw water pump! Mike |
Fishing boat wiring
"Calif Bill" wrote in message ink.net...
"basskisser" wrote in message om... "Calif Bill" wrote in message nk.net... "Doug" wrote in message ... 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 There is a book available at Amazon. I have heard it is very good. The 12 Volt bible. Get a Guest or Perco switch. The 1/2/off switch so you can shut off power when not on the boat and it is on the trailer. Then if you later add a second battery, the switch is available. Then get a Blue Sea fuse panel. WM, etc. carry it. Has both fuses and a terminal block. Run a separate ground wire of sufficient size. Do not use the aluminum boat hull as the ground return. You may find extra holes in the boat from electrolysis. I also run a terminal block under the dash on my boat. That way I can hook up dash electronics neatly. And most of these have their own fuse. So the dash TB is fused at the back by the batteries, and then the local electronics are fused locally. Bill Man, only a dumb ass would use such horrible grammar. Grammar or not, I could answer the question. Now you. You could only prove your idiocy some more. But, Bill, it was YOU that made the statement that if someone doesn't use correct grammar in this newsgroup, they are stupid. Did you or did you not? Care for me to google that little gem up for you? |
Fishing boat wiring AND WEST/BoatUS
Unfortunately, the marina where I bought my boat is 45 minutes away, or I'd
be shopping there once a week for little stuff. The vast majority of what they sell in their store is cheaper than at West Marine or Boat US. Their only nearby competition is another marina a block away. I think the public has been thoroughly trained to believe that specialty stores are more expensive. Too bad. "CaptMP" wrote in message ... Be advised that West Marine bought the BoatUS retail business a year or so ago, so it's really the same company. Here in The San Diego area, I always found the BoatUS staff were MUCH better versed (for the most part...always a ding ding in the crowd) then the West Marine clowns. In the old days. Now it's just a K-MART for boats. Know what you need before going in the door. They are better at selling a new radar then a replacement raw water pump! Mike |
Fishing boat wiring
"basskisser" wrote in message om... "Calif Bill" wrote in message ink.net... "basskisser" wrote in message om... "Calif Bill" wrote in message nk.net... "Doug" wrote in message ... 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 There is a book available at Amazon. I have heard it is very good. The 12 Volt bible. Get a Guest or Perco switch. The 1/2/off switch so you can shut off power when not on the boat and it is on the trailer. Then if you later add a second battery, the switch is available. Then get a Blue Sea fuse panel. WM, etc. carry it. Has both fuses and a terminal block. Run a separate ground wire of sufficient size. Do not use the aluminum boat hull as the ground return. You may find extra holes in the boat from electrolysis. I also run a terminal block under the dash on my boat. That way I can hook up dash electronics neatly. And most of these have their own fuse. So the dash TB is fused at the back by the batteries, and then the local electronics are fused locally. Bill Man, only a dumb ass would use such horrible grammar. Grammar or not, I could answer the question. Now you. You could only prove your idiocy some more. But, Bill, it was YOU that made the statement that if someone doesn't use correct grammar in this newsgroup, they are stupid. Did you or did you not? Care for me to google that little gem up for you? Sure. google up the post, and remember to leave in the part where it most likely was a reply to your idiocy. |
Fishing boat wiring
Also Sprach Harry Krause :
BOAT/US and Boater's World, in most locations, are staffed with clerks who know almost nothing about boats. I used to shop at the BOAT/US headquarters store in Alexandria, Virginia. It had one guy who was a real boater and had knowledge of boating subjects. Most West Marine stores have staff who know about boats. Have to disagree, in N. Seattle at least. Our West Marine is staffed mostly by 17-18 yr old girls. Nice eye candy, but they don't know a damn thing. Our Boaters World store is staffed mosly by middle aged guys. Not pretty to look at, most are a bit portly and balding, but all are experienced boaters. One of the guys only works there in the winter, in the summer he runs a charter and guide business in Alaska. Also, Boater's World helps out local fishing club by donating items for our monthly raffle. Not cheap crap either, I won a hundred dollar inflatable PFD a few months ago. For years, they've supported our local fishing newspaper with a full-page ad, which West Marine has never done. The price differences can be huge. I needed a water pump kit for my outboard, West wanted $65, Boater's World had it for $39. Dan -- When the world bites, there's no antidote. -- The Gothic Archies |
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