Recent content by buckeyebrewer

Good thoughts. I'd imagine coating with liquid electrical tape would work as well?

Anyone see any problems with running the wires up the center of the boat under the decked floor? Is it ok just to tie them together and leave them laying on the aluminum floor?

Could be 16, I'll have to look at it more closely.

Thats a good question. I'm not sure on what size wire to use. The wire coming off the switch plate looks to be 14. The run from the battery to the switch plate won't be more than a couple of feet.

What size fuse do you recommend between your main battery and switch panel? Switch panel is wired into a fusebox, but manufacturer still recommends wiring it this way. Thoughts?

1/2" is thick enough to support seat posts?

Good advice. Next question, 1/2" or 3/4"?

What is the best way you've found to run wire throughout the boat? I've got it down to the framing now and I'm obviously going to prewire before I drop the floor in. I have two fish finders, a livewell/aerator, bilge pump, Nav lights, and interior lights that will all connect to a fuse box and...

I plan on getting some AB Marine Grade Plywood from Menards. I have my boat framed with cedar 2x2's as pictured.

I'm re-doing the floor on my boat. I've been pricing out marine grade plywood. The price of 1/2" is obviously much cheaper than 3/4". My question is, is 3/4" necessary?

I purchased a bunch of 2x2 Balusters to frame some compartments and storage. I'm having problems with the wood splitting with 2" deck screws. What is the best way to attach them? I'm imagining I may need to pre-drill? Any advice would be appreciated.

Rewiring my boat and I have a question. I'm going to install a Blue Sea Systems Circuit Bar, but I also want to install switches for my electronics (Sonar/GPS, Interior lights, bilge, aerator, Nav Lights). Most switch panels have fuses too. I'm assuming I don't need both to have fuses...