Wiring question

[spyder9179]

Ok guys, I need some help. I've got a real simple question, but since I'm not an electrician by trade, I'm gonna make sure first. Here's a little summary, just in case I have more questions in the future:

I've been researching and studying as much as I can. I'm about to attempt to completely rewire my boat, which is just a little 15 foot glass VIP. I jokingly refer to it often as my "piece of crap boat," but it's not really that bad, it's just not fancy, and needs a lot of work.

Like I said, nothing fancy, right now all I have is a battery for the outboard (35 horse Johnson) and a separate battery for the trolling motor. All I am wanting to do is fix the anchor and nav lights, add some small interior lights, wire in my little bilge pump, and leave a spot for electronics. I think that's all I need.

This thread http://forums.iboats.com/electrical...otors/basic-i-mean-****-jane-spot-568009.html has been a big help, and I think I've found the switch panel and fuse panel I want. My only question right now is, since the switch panel has "reset breakers", do I still need the fuse panel? Or is that something completely different?

Thanks,

 

[Don S]

Re: Wiring question

Does your boat have a helm or is it a tiller motor?
A couple of pictures of the boat to see where things might fit would help.

 

[wrench 3]

Re: Wiring question

The circuit breakers will protect the circuits operated by the switches. Any thing not controlled by the switch panel will still require a fuse.

 

[spyder9179]

Re: Wiring question

Don - neither to the first question. It's not a tiller motor, nor do I have a helm. It's stick-steer from the front seat. And fitting really isn't an issue, I just want to make sure that I wire it correctly

Wrench - that's what I thought, but I wanted to make sure. Thanks a lot!