Gonna do it again-

[Miles Offshore]

Hey Scott, I had to cut out a little bit of the fiberglass behind the console for it to fit. The 8 gang I have is almost identicle except I would prefer the fuse holders in the paneltronics one like you show.Other than the fuse holders the switch panel is great, I really like the solid feel to them as well as the backlighting. Heres the one I bought:

[warthog5]

Miles I have the same Blue Seas 8gang panel. This is the waterproof panel. I don't know if the paneltronics is. I just figured that when washing the boat I wouldn't have to be so careful with the hose.
My question is about backlighting the Blue Seas panel. It was my understanding that that couldn't be done and this was part of the "waterproof" deal. I know the switchs lite up when turned on. Mine has not been installed yet.
Thanks for the heads up on fuse removal. I agree the other style would be a no tool convient. Again I think it's part of the waterproof deal.

[Scott]

Here's the link to Paneltronics They claim to be waterproof ... I'm pretty sure some major sport fishing boat manufacturers use them

Another option is the circuit breaker ... with different size re-setable, replaceable breakers, on/off indicator lights, backlit function labels and waterproof ....A little expensive but very well built and you can have them custom configured to suit your needs

[gw204]

Craig,

Here's how my first one ended up. I'm taking pics of the one I'm currently working on as well.

Out with the old....



In with the new....



I have a complete write-up on my site under Project 4.

[Miles Offshore]

Warthog, you are right , the switches light up, not backlit but I like the way they do. You just have to know which one does what(bilge pumps first two on the left,lol). Brian, very nice job- looks real good. I am also going to add a 30?amp panel mounted circuit breaker for ease of mined in case all else fails, the motor will/should still run. Those complete circuit breakers look real nice as well, craig