Clymer manual says that the engine puts out 10-35 amp regulated charge from the alternator and I've been trying to figure out how to wire in an ACR and battery switch. Problem with this boat is everything has been cut and replaced once upon a time. It's a rats nest with nothing fused. I also would like to install an 8 fuse panel to hook up the house battery switches and accessories.
I can't figure out where to start. I have a general idea of what the wiring should look like, but I can't figure out what the negative bus bar ampere's should be, what gauge wire to run, and what size main circuit breaker I should use. I've seen some very nice diagrams on this site that Don S has made, but they were for a smaller 85hp engine. I've been trying to figure out how to use the same diagram design but for the electrical requirement difference between the 85hp engine diagram and the 175 engine that i have.
I've looked at too many diagrams at this point that my head is spinning. I could really use some help.
I can't figure out where to start. I have a general idea of what the wiring should look like, but I can't figure out what the negative bus bar ampere's should be, what gauge wire to run, and what size main circuit breaker I should use. I've seen some very nice diagrams on this site that Don S has made, but they were for a smaller 85hp engine. I've been trying to figure out how to use the same diagram design but for the electrical requirement difference between the 85hp engine diagram and the 175 engine that i have.
I've looked at too many diagrams at this point that my head is spinning. I could really use some help.
