New dash ideas

[SkunkBoat]

I set my fwd and aft bilge pumps with a manual on/off each and float switched straight to the battery (thru fuses).

Here are pics of my latest dash setup
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I don't use the glass fuses in the large switch panel since 2 of the holders broke the first time I tried to look at them.


I like the auto style fuses so I have a fuse panel inside. Its fed by 8 gauge with fresh crimped connectors on both ends.
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At the battery I have a 30A main fuse terminal for the +feed to the dash. I put a ground bus there for organized connections.
These are grounds for lights and pumps at the stern where it doesnt make sense to run a ground all the way back to the panel.
There are Automobile style fuse holders for the float switch power to bilge pumps, up and out of the water and same type as in the panel.

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[SkunkBoat]

someone has asked me about wiring so I'm adding this diagram to this thread to keep things in one place.


Again, always use marine grade tinned wire. Trailer wire is not marine grade wire.

I suggest a minimum of 8 gauge to make a home run from dash to battery(at the transom). This will feed all lights,horn,vhf,FF/gps, manual bilge and a wiper(i don't have one) and an accessory where you can plug in a spotlight.
You want these wires to be just the right length, not tight but not looped up either.

I strongly suggest a 30A main fuse on this feed using a battery terminal fuse block. it is dangerous not to...

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[jrisapirate]

your kid draw that? JK

I didnt see this before I posted my question about the orange wire? thanks