Wiring Panel

[PipeDreamsMarine]

Where's that guy with the Grady....Gw20..something...[img]/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img] .He redid his panel from scratch.. Nick. .ask him...

[gw204]

Nick,

Don is correct. I replaced one of those goofy simulated wood grain panels on my Grady with some black Rowmark engraving stock. The original toggle switches and separate indicator lights were replaced with illuminated rocker switches. All circuits are fused. My implementation was more involved as the panel also contained all of my gauges. I will try to post pics or a link to the project tonight for you. My ISP completely screwed my website and I haven't had the time to fix it yet.

It's really not that difficult, just a bit time consuming. The wiring was tedious as each wire is custom sized and all connectors were crimped then sealed with heat shrink. There's only one thing I would do differently if I had to do it again. When I did the heat shrink over the female spade connectors, I did not place it over the entire connector, just over where the wire got crimped. It's not a big deal, but covering the whole thing would protect it a bit better.

I thought about using a pre-made panel, but it just wasn't right for my application. I am extremely happy with the way it turned out and I've gotten many compliments.

I finished my second panel a few months ago on my brother's 19 Grady and I should be doing a third this winter for a 29' Proline.

I'll be happy to answer any questions you might have.

I'm not gonna take credit for the Rowmark engraving stock. I got that idea from that Mako guy. Ring-something.... [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

[warthog5]

In the not to distant future I will be starting my wiring. I've always enjoyed doing that part of the job and pride myself on doing clean installs. I think I'm going to add a new deal for me when doing the wiring.
You can get good quality clear heatshrink tubing from these folks. http://bestboatwire.com/
Use the computer and note pad to make labels for the wiring.
This will add more time to the job, but there is a hell'va lot of wire going in this boat.

[gw204]

Here you go Nick.... [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

http://cablespeed.com/~briandm/projects/project4.htm

[cSickNick]

Thanks guys!

Brian great job! That helps alot.

I will get a pic of my helm area for suggestions. It is not a large area, so will need suggestions on how to fit and layout. It is slightly diff than Catman posted, but close ... thanks Catman.

It will probably be pushed to a winter project, but need to get a plan together.

Thanks alot guys ..... i bet it is helping others too! [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

- Nick

[gw204]

Nick,

When you get a chance, post some pics of of the helm as well as the cabin-side of the bulkhead behind the helm. I've got an idea rattling around in my somewhat empty head.... [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

[cSickNick]

Here is a few pics, lets see what you can do ... [img]/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]