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I would like to re-wire my 12volt system. Is there a wire diagram source? In addition, I need to know the correct guage to use for each application. Any help would be great.
Paul, this is a fairly open ended question for anyone to reply to. From past posts, you have a '51 Riveriera which will have a hull number. Contact The Mariners' Museum and request research on your boat. I think there's a good chance they will have wiring diagrams for it. There's a link to the Museum's web site on the CCABC "Links" page.
I don't think I would attempt rewiring a boat without some basic knowledge of DC circuits and marine wiring. It's not that working around 12 volt DC circuits is all that dangerous. The concerns are installing a system that is safe after the work is done. Wire size, circuit protection, grounding, corrosion and a whole list of other things in DC circuits can lead to unpleasent outcomes if not installed properly.
Al
I don't think I would attempt rewiring a boat without some basic knowledge of DC circuits and marine wiring. It's not that working around 12 volt DC circuits is all that dangerous. The concerns are installing a system that is safe after the work is done. Wire size, circuit protection, grounding, corrosion and a whole list of other things in DC circuits can lead to unpleasent outcomes if not installed properly.
Al
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