Electrical Question...

[DBall]

OK... so I know the boat works and everything is good so far... now it's time for some additions (radio, trying to figure out what the hell a depth gauge is and how to install it, lights (as mine currently aren't hooked up), and other basic things of that nature.

Being that I have no electrical background, I would like to know if there are any good sites around that tackle the issue of wiring peripherals to a boat that is fiberglass (no ground) and things like that. Preferably one in English... (read: easy to understand).

As always, any help would be fantastic. The sooner I get these lights going, the sooner I can stay out past 7pm...

Thanks!

 

[gcboat]

Re: Electrical Question...

There's a book I highly recommend. Called the "12 Volt Bible for Boats" by Miner Brotherton. An excellent reference manual for anyone interested in their 12 volt systems. Very definitive.

 

[jtexas]

Re: Electrical Question...

you've got it right in front of you...........click over to the "Engine FAQ" section of iboats, find the thread titled "Generic boat wiring diagram by Silvertip"

 

[DBall]

Re: Electrical Question...

Thanks to both of you!

 

[QuadManiac]

Re: Electrical Question...

And here's the color codes for marine low voltage (under 50VDC) wiring:

http://www.glen-l.com/weblettr/webletters-5/wl44-wiring.html