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(Msg. 1) Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2004 6:16 pm
Post subject: Fishing boat wiring
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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
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2004 6:16 pm
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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
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2004 6:37 pm
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"Doug" <DZappyNOSPAM.TakeThisOut@hotmail.com> 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
<a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.westmarine.com." target="_blank">www.westmarine.com.</a> 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.<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: Fishing boat wiring |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2004 7:53 pm
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Check Boater's World first. Their prices are always cheaper unless West
Marine/Boat US is having a sale.
"Doug Kanter" <ancientangler DeleteThis @hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> "Doug" <DZappyNOSPAM DeleteThis @hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:%OAEc.20923$x9.20697@nwrddc01.gnilink.net...
> > 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
> <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.westmarine.com." target="_blank">www.westmarine.com.</a> 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.
>
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2004 8:19 pm
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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" <noyb.RemoveThis@noyb.com> wrote in message
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> Check Boater's World first. Their prices are always cheaper unless West
> Marine/Boat US is having a sale.
>
>
> "Doug Kanter" <ancientangler.RemoveThis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:m7BEc.184$bh5.72@news02.roc.ny...
> >
> > "Doug" <DZappyNOSPAM.RemoveThis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:%OAEc.20923$x9.20697@nwrddc01.gnilink.net...
> > > 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
> > <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.westmarine.com." target="_blank">www.westmarine.com.</a> 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.
> >
> >
>
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2004 8:19 pm
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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" <noyb RemoveThis @noyb.com> wrote in message
> news:weCEc.20827$bs4.19801@newsread3.news.atl.earthlink.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.
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2004 8:22 pm
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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" <ancientangler RemoveThis @hotmail.com> 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" <noyb RemoveThis @noyb.com> wrote in message
> news:weCEc.20827$bs4.19801@newsread3.news.atl.earthlink.net...
> > Check Boater's World first. Their prices are always cheaper unless West
> > Marine/Boat US is having a sale.
> >
> >
> > "Doug Kanter" <ancientangler RemoveThis @hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:m7BEc.184$bh5.72@news02.roc.ny...
> > >
> > > "Doug" <DZappyNOSPAM RemoveThis @hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > news:%OAEc.20923$x9.20697@nwrddc01.gnilink.net...
> > > > 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
> > > <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.westmarine.com." target="_blank">www.westmarine.com.</a> 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.
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2004 8:32 pm
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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" <noyb.DeleteThis@noyb.com> wrote in message
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> 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" <ancientangler.DeleteThis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:UCCEc.189$Tp5.111@news02.roc.ny...
> > 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" <noyb.DeleteThis@noyb.com> wrote in message
> > news:weCEc.20827$bs4.19801@newsread3.news.atl.earthlink.net...
> > > Check Boater's World first. Their prices are always cheaper unless
West
> > > Marine/Boat US is having a sale.
> > >
> > >
> > > "Doug Kanter" <ancientangler.DeleteThis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > news:m7BEc.184$bh5.72@news02.roc.ny...
> > > >
> > > > "Doug" <DZappyNOSPAM.DeleteThis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:%OAEc.20923$x9.20697@nwrddc01.gnilink.net...
> > > > > 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
> > > > <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.westmarine.com." target="_blank">www.westmarine.com.</a> 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.
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2004 9:37 pm
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"Harry Krause" <piedtypecase.RemoveThis@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> 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" <noyb.RemoveThis@noyb.com> wrote in message
> > news:weCEc.20827$bs4.19801@newsread3.news.atl.earthlink.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.
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Thu Jul 01, 2004 5:35 am
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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" <DZappyNOSPAM.DeleteThis@hotmail.com> 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
>
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(Msg. 11) Posted: Thu Jul 01, 2004 6:48 am
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"Doug" <DZappyNOSPAM.RemoveThis@hotmail.com> 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
>
>
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.
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(Msg. 12) Posted: Thu Jul 01, 2004 6:48 am
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"Calif Bill" <bmckee.nospam.DeleteThis@ix.netcom.com> wrote in message news:<HQLEc.775$oD3.586@newsread1.news.pas.earthlink.net>...
> "Doug" <DZappyNOSPAM.DeleteThis@hotmail.com> 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
> >
> >
>
> 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
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(Msg. 13) Posted: Thu Jul 01, 2004 12:13 pm
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On 1 Jul 2004 03:39:36 -0700, atl_man2 DeleteThis @yahoo.com (basskisser) wrote:
>"Calif Bill" <bmckee.nospam DeleteThis @ix.netcom.com> wrote in message news:<HQLEc.775$oD3.586@newsread1.news.pas.earthlink.net>...
>> "Doug" <DZappyNOSPAM DeleteThis @hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:%OAEc.20923$x9.20697@nwrddc01.gnilink.net...
>> > 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.
Imagine how bad it would look if he had used the whole post to call someone
stupid, dumb, or a dumb ass?
Harry didn't check out your post, did he?
John H
On the 'Poco Loco' out of Deale, MD,
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(Msg. 14) Posted: Thu Jul 01, 2004 10:55 pm
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"basskisser" <atl_man2.RemoveThis@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> "Calif Bill" <bmckee.nospam.RemoveThis@ix.netcom.com> wrote in message
news:<HQLEc.775$oD3.586@newsread1.news.pas.earthlink.net>...
> > "Doug" <DZappyNOSPAM.RemoveThis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:%OAEc.20923$x9.20697@nwrddc01.gnilink.net...
> > > 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
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"Calif Bill" <bmckee.nospam.TakeThisOut@ix.netcom.com> wrote in message news:<j%ZEc.1479$R36.395@newsread2.news.pas.earthlink.net>...
> "basskisser" <atl_man2.TakeThisOut@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:3c74f111.0407010239.7dbd3264@posting.google.com...
> > "Calif Bill" <bmckee.nospam.TakeThisOut@ix.netcom.com> wrote in message
> news:<HQLEc.775$oD3.586@newsread1.news.pas.earthlink.net>...
> > > "Doug" <DZappyNOSPAM.TakeThisOut@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > news:%OAEc.20923$x9.20697@nwrddc01.gnilink.net...
> > > > 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?
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