Re: 16' Nescher ski boat complete restore
Re: 16' Nescher ski boat complete restore
After buffing I started putting the dash together and thinking about wiring. Naturally the studs on the smaller gauges are too short, so I made extensions.
And because of the angled adapters, the backing plates in the back are offset from the holes to one side. They seem to work like they are, but I may make some kind of support for the side that is over the hole. I'll ponder that tonight.
I also put in the switches to the right of the steering. I figured I would put the ones that are either not used much or turned on at the beginning of the day and off at the end on that side. I put two on off switches and the bilge pump 3 way on that side. I'm guessing one will be the master radio (hot leg, not the memory leg). It seems like that one should be next to the bilge switch....since both will be fiddled with at the beginning and end of each outing. The other will either be a spare (put one in, figured I have forgotten something!) or lights
My switches are as follows so far:
- Bilge
- Interior lights
- Running lights
- Radio master
- Horn
- Spare
I need to order two more "end" trims for the switches. I ordered 2 end and 4 middle pieces, not realizing I would split the switches into two banks.
The gauges are starting too look good. The empty hole is for the depth finder. I need to get that ordered too.
I also put in the fuse block tonight. I mounted it to the drivers side of the framing member that goes from the bow to the dash. I should be able to lay on the floor between the seats and access it as needed.
Its a 14 fuse bank, so I should have more than enough circuits.
I'm going to to call West Marine in T-town tomorrow to see if they will order it and have it shipped in on their normal freight shipment. If so that will save me about $150. I can just run through there on the way to the lake one weekend. I really need to get out there and do some repairs. Summer is almost here
