New wire Marine

[dginge]

I totally understand what you’re asking. I asked the same thing to the guy that did mine for me. Honestly I think it was just easier for him to go through another breaker box because of the way it was set up before. There is certainly nothing wrong with doing it either way but doing it like my boat is in picture is just one more line of defense.

Originally Posted by Mshugg

You answered your own question. The breakers/fuses on the switch panel are for items that require switches, pumps, lights, etc. other items already have a switch, like VHF, Multifunction display, and they’re wired to the fuse block. Some people wire these into switches, but that seems redundant to me.

I had New Wire build a panel for me, and it turned out great.