redlegmsg66
Shawn Simmons
Started working on the 12v system. None of the exterior lights work, the vent blower motor didn't run and in general the 12v system is a bit of a mess. I pulled the old panel and am building a new one. I will post pictures later of the new panel. Biggest issue so far has been checking continuity for the various lights, etc. I have identified the positive wired for the navigation lights, the spreader lights and I have identified the negative for the blower motor.
The current major issues are.
Trouble locating the ground. it looks like all of the ground wires were connected to a single common ground that I am not certain where it terminates. I also have not found the point where all the negative wires connect. That is project #1 next weekend i work on the boat.
The wiring through the deck (mast boot) is basically shot. Insulation is gone and wires are barely together right where they go through the deck. not enough for me to splice a new wire to so I will need to run new wiring through the mast step which means I may as well replace all of the wire from the panel through the mast step and the mast.
Questions. Why am I struggling to locate ground wires?
Best way to run new wiring through the mast step.
Any good ideas that will contribute to me getting this project done correctly and efficiently.
I do have a decent background in 12v electrical systems but the 48 year old system in my boat is causing me a bit of confusion.
pictures first to last
wiring in the mast
mast step, next 2 pictures
the wiring for my anenometer
more mast step and associated wiring
Block where connections from panel to individual lights, etc
back of old panel with old switches and wiring removed.
The current major issues are.
Trouble locating the ground. it looks like all of the ground wires were connected to a single common ground that I am not certain where it terminates. I also have not found the point where all the negative wires connect. That is project #1 next weekend i work on the boat.
The wiring through the deck (mast boot) is basically shot. Insulation is gone and wires are barely together right where they go through the deck. not enough for me to splice a new wire to so I will need to run new wiring through the mast step which means I may as well replace all of the wire from the panel through the mast step and the mast.
Questions. Why am I struggling to locate ground wires?
Best way to run new wiring through the mast step.
Any good ideas that will contribute to me getting this project done correctly and efficiently.
I do have a decent background in 12v electrical systems but the 48 year old system in my boat is causing me a bit of confusion.
pictures first to last
wiring in the mast
mast step, next 2 pictures
the wiring for my anenometer
more mast step and associated wiring
Block where connections from panel to individual lights, etc
back of old panel with old switches and wiring removed.
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