Circuit panel suggestions. - Page 2

Fishjack · #11 02-17-2006, 08:32 AM

I installed a (+)12V and (-)12V bus bar in my console fed each with 6g cables from my accessory battery. I opted to install inline fuses on my equipment that does not go through my Blue Seas fused flush mounted switch panel.

Blue Seas Busbar -

I installed covers on each - cover

It made for neat installation and the inline water proof fuses are easy to access and troubleshoot.

dcobbett · #12 02-17-2006, 11:00 AM

If you like ATO/ATC fuses (I do) try an automotive in-line fuse holder. Waterproof, and they don't say "marine" on them so they came be bought fairly cheap at automotive stores. I've used the one in the middle of the page for a couple of years now without any problems.
http://order.waytekwire.com/IMAGES/M...og/218_062.pdf

Scott · #13 02-18-2006, 03:39 AM

Bryan … This fuse block is going to feed everything on the boat ? Or are you going to change out switches ?
Blue Sea Weatherdeck panels seem to be the latest thing ( in either no fuse, blade fuse, and now circuit breaker.) Labels are back lit for circuit ID , to tell you if they are on or off and to tell you if the fuse is blown. They use Carling switches( I think are pretty good) which can be swapped out and changed for $5-7 a pop…. on/off, on/off/on, momentary on/off …and on and on.

I like the fuses as they are simple to change( and inexpensive) if they pop !! The circuit breaker is pretty nice too but more money and if one goes bad …then what. A backup of each breaker might get expensive. Just something else to think about and an opinion

I realize this is probably more than you are looking for … given how I *think* your going to apply it. I just got one and they look very well built.

Bryan A. · #14 02-18-2006, 09:17 AM

I would like to route all power throught this panel. I would also like to eliminate all the exterior switches that I can. It is easy enough for me to reach into the cabin from the helm and turn things on. This should clean up the dash. I think I'll leave the horn and big bilge pump on the dash and put everything else inside. That panel looks cool, how much did you pick it up for? Mine dosn't have to be waterproof but I like the switch panel. I was going to make up my own panel on mohoghany plywood inside the companion way since I already have all the switches. As you see from the pic anything is possible at this point. Thanks for all the suggestions so far.

Bryan A. · #15 02-18-2006, 09:21 AM

Dash pic test. I'm trying to figure ot this MAC.

Scott · #16 02-18-2006, 02:59 PM

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The paint on the inside of the cuddy and console's is Shurwinn William's Tile Clad HS.

Wart ... whats the story with this stuff ?? Its for fiberglass?

warthog5 · #17 02-18-2006, 05:11 PM

It's a paint that was designed to paint the inside of water tower's, so it's ideal for bildge's.

It is a true epoxy 1 to 1 mix. It need's no primer. Because it is a true epoxy UV ray's will break it down and it will chalk on you if exposed to sunlight all the time. Not good for topside paint. But in bildges,inside of console, inside of a cuddy it's outstanding. The cost is aprox $38 for part A and $38 for part B in gal quanties. That's 2 gal's of paint.

It is also ideal for your garage or shop floor paint. Hot tire's will not effect it and the only way to get it up is by droping something and chipping the concrete.

See your local dealer for Tile Clad HS. It use to be Tile Clad II.

Scott · #18 02-18-2006, 08:45 PM

Thanks Bobby

Do you like how it went on for you ?

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was designed to paint the inside of water tower's, so it's ideal for bildge's

Thats a pretty good endorsement for its use, plus I see this on the Sherwin-Williams website:

"For use in a wide range of industrial applications such as masonry surfaces, offshore and marine structures"

warthog5 · #19 02-18-2006, 09:48 PM

Yes, It goes on real nice. I used West System roller cover's for rolling it on.

Bryan A. · #20 05-09-2006, 09:38 PM

Here is an update on the fuse panel. I installed the Blue Seas 12 circuit and am happy so far. The big work came in removing all the old stuf and adding some more 1/2" ply for extra mounting and then painting the entire thing white. I used Wart's Tile Clad HS and the stuff is great so far. Goes on good and dries hard and is relativley cheap. Eventually I wil do the interior hull sides with it but for now I need to get'er done and in the water to chase doormats. Check it....