76SeaRay
Lieutenant Junior Grade
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I am designing new switch panels for my restoration. I am thinking of using two relay powered circuits: 1) one for engine, nav lights, panel lights, docking and transom lights, wiper and VHF and, 2) one for cabin lights, courtesy lights, stereo, water pump, etc.. I am planning a fair mount of lighting with LED lights as much as possible including the nav lights. The engine circuits, horn, blower, bilge pump, trim, etc. off the ignition/battery circuit directly. Has anybody used solid state relays in their wiring systems as opposed to good old fashioned mechanical relays? If so, how well has it worked and do you have any leads on parts? Thanks.