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I'm going to be wiring up my skiff real soon.
I purchased a 3 switch power panel that comes with 3 breakers.
I plan on having my skiff really basic.
So I'm only going to have one switch to my Nav/Anchor/Compass back light.
One switch to my livewell pump.
And one more switch to my bilge pump.
I will wire the GPS without a switch, but with an inline fuse.
Is there anything else that I would need?
Like a distribution block or anything?
I would like a battery kill switch inside my console so I can just turn it and disconnect the power without having to unscrew the actual battery cables from the batteries like I used to do.
I'm going to run all marine grade wires to the panel.
One thicker positive wire from the battery to the panel.
And All the negative wires directly to the ground on the battery.
So I would like the kill switch somewhere in there....lol
I know I can wire a disconnect in the console, but that'll only disconnect the switch panel.
I would have to do the same for the positive to the motor.
Unless I use a distribution block to split one cable (with disconnect on it) that has two positive cables coming out.
One going to the panel, and one to the outboard.
Would that be safe?
Do they even sell distribution blocks for marine use?
I use them all the time in sound stereos on cars, but I know an automotive one will not hold up.
The "DC Distribution Power Panel" I bought has 3 switches, and 3 breakers.
One breaker is 6 amp, the other is a 10 amp, and the other is a 15 amp.
Which should I wire to what?
Live well pump, bilge pump, and lights.
Thanks,
Eric
I purchased a 3 switch power panel that comes with 3 breakers.
I plan on having my skiff really basic.
So I'm only going to have one switch to my Nav/Anchor/Compass back light.
One switch to my livewell pump.
And one more switch to my bilge pump.
I will wire the GPS without a switch, but with an inline fuse.
Is there anything else that I would need?
Like a distribution block or anything?
I would like a battery kill switch inside my console so I can just turn it and disconnect the power without having to unscrew the actual battery cables from the batteries like I used to do.
I'm going to run all marine grade wires to the panel.
One thicker positive wire from the battery to the panel.
And All the negative wires directly to the ground on the battery.
So I would like the kill switch somewhere in there....lol
I know I can wire a disconnect in the console, but that'll only disconnect the switch panel.
I would have to do the same for the positive to the motor.
Unless I use a distribution block to split one cable (with disconnect on it) that has two positive cables coming out.
One going to the panel, and one to the outboard.
Would that be safe?
Do they even sell distribution blocks for marine use?
I use them all the time in sound stereos on cars, but I know an automotive one will not hold up.
The "DC Distribution Power Panel" I bought has 3 switches, and 3 breakers.
One breaker is 6 amp, the other is a 10 amp, and the other is a 15 amp.
Which should I wire to what?
Live well pump, bilge pump, and lights.
Thanks,
Eric