Easy 12 V DC Wiring Kits?

[danthelaw]

Hi All - New to the forums and I am looking to see if there are any manufacturers of small boat wiring kits that include the box, panel, switches, wires, etc... I am looking for something snap together, pre-wired that comes in a variety of configurations. Specifically, my dream set up involves: dual battery with switch, at least three auxiliary switches and panel, 12v outlet, electric box with hinged door, pre-fused, proper wires, etc... EasyAcDc kit is too limited. I've been looking all over and I just feel there has to be something out there for the novice like me that just wants to get on the water and get to fishing! (In a cost effective if possible). I have an older Alumacraft 16' Lunker with 15 horse Evinrude outboard and a Minn Kota 55lb thrust trolling motor

Again, I'm a novice and first time poster, so please be gentle! Any/all direction, information, and advice is greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
Dan

 

[Ike-110722]

Re: Easy 12 V DC Wiring Kits?

Unfortunately no. Every boat is different even though the accessories are basically the same. But placement of dash instruments, batteries , etc is all different. I would suggest you hire a certified marine electrician to help you design a system and either install it or teach you to install it. In lieu of that learn how to do it yourself. See New Boatbuilders Home Page - Basic Electricity Page 13 - Wiring Your Boat

 

[matt167]

Re: Easy 12 V DC Wiring Kits?

Boat 12V is pretty basic wiring, not like a an automobile where you need to worry about ACC and ignition powered devices, flashers, headlights ect... Check out the Blue Sea Systems ST blade fuse blocks ( Pretty cheap here at Iboats ). They are covered, have seperate busses and so, once you add a battery switch and figure out just a tiny bit of wiring to get power to the fuse box, all you do is run power to your accessories from the buss on the fuse block.

 

[danthelaw]

Re: Easy 12 V DC Wiring Kits?

Thanks for your input Peter and Matt. Knock on wood, but I think I can handle re-wiring the system with all the information that is available out there. It's going to be a relatively basic set up, but I want it to look polished. In that vein, does anyone have a recommendation on where to obtain an inexpensive water resistant electrical box enclosure to house the rocker switch, fuse and 12 v. outlet panel?