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Old 08-09-2008, 04:51 PM
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Default Re: Seafari Semi Resto..continued

Lookin' really sharp Fred - Nice work!

Here's another way of providing access to back side of instrument panel - just put a piano hinge at bottom of cover and a couple of nylon latches at side. It can be opened quickly and provides complete access to everything.

I've tried mounting several different lights on cover over the years but the simple stick on battery powered LED light from HD is the best yet and makes a great reading light. The round thing is antenna for GPS speedo - it still gets a signal there, and I didn't want to drill a hole in the cabin top!

One tip on the wiring that will save running a lot of wires up to the IP from back of boat. Put one common ground buss at the IP and another at back of boat for aft mounted accessories like trim tabs, bilge pump, stern light, etc. I retained the 2 panel mount fuses in the dash and then added a 6 fuse block behind the IP. To simplify the wiring run, I installed a 10' length of smooth PVC hose (diameter was either 1.5 or 2" - used the biggest that would fit) up in the highest part of the coaming, above the rod holders, and then ran a loop of nylon cord thru it and along the outside as a messenger line. Then just use masking tape to attach wires to the line and pull 'em thru. Left the line in there for future use. Also, I ran the DS transducer wire down port side to avoid any potential interference issues. Was able to put it up behind the outdoor carpeting on the side storage pockets. Good luck with the remaining resto! Denny
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