Catalina - Capri - 25s International Assocaition Logo(2006)  
Assn Members Area · Join
h.jpg Home.
a.jpg Association Forum
s.jpg Ships Store
c.jpg Cruising
r.jpg Racing
t.jpg Technical Tips
g.jpg Photo Gallery - New
o.jpg Boat Search - Updated
m.jpg Manuals & Brochures
3rdrpt.jpg Swap Meet
l.jpg Links
f.jpg Officer Flag Line & Staff
b.jpg Bylaws & Constitution
 
1.jpg Members Area
1.jpg Join the Association
 
Notice:
The advice given on this site is based upon individual or quoted experience, yours may differ.
The Officers, Staff and members of this site only provide information based upon the concept that anyone utilizing this information does so at their own risk and holds harmless all contributors to this site.
 
Association Forum
Association Forum
Home | Profile | Register | Active Topics | Forum Users | Search | FAQ
Username:
 Password:
Save Password
Forgot your Password?

 All Forums
 Catalina/Capri 25/250 Sailor's Forums
 Catalina 25 Specific Forum
 Electrical Short in Cabin Lighting Circuit		  New Topic  Topic Locked
 Printer Friendly
Previous Page
Author Previous Topic Topic Next Topic
Page: of 2

redeye
Master Marine Consultant

Members Avatar

3476 Posts
Response Posted - 07/12/2010 :  08:37:49  Show Profile
I'm just using this as a lake boat. Minimalist but everything in working order. Just got a new group 24 agm battery and solar charger controller and I'm designing the lighting and electrical systems on what I think the solar charger and battery can keep well fed.
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page

redeye
Master Marine Consultant

Members Avatar

3476 Posts
Response Posted - 07/12/2010 :  09:37:07  Show Profile
<< electric bilge pump, VHF Radio, Cabin Radio/CD player, compass light (led) ST40 Displays and transducers phone chargers, netbook charger, ballast airpump. Oh! and our 15" DTV That about covers it >>

Boombox, and mp3 player powered independently, handheld VHF, lead line for depth, handheld compass, wet finger and windex for wind speed and direction, and NO TV...

I've gotta keep extra power ready for the Kegerator!
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page

redeye
Master Marine Consultant

Members Avatar

3476 Posts
Response Posted - 07/13/2010 :  06:02:23  Show Profile
I think I'll pull it again and wire 14 gauge. It was easy to pull out the panel.
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page

redeye
Master Marine Consultant

Members Avatar

3476 Posts
Response Posted - 07/14/2010 :  03:55:57  Show Profile
I went back to the book and it looks like 16 gauge restricts me to 15 amps and 14 gauge gives me 20 amps. I can stick with the 16 on each circuit, but I'd rather run 14 gauge for the incoming power and the jumpers to each fuse holder.

Either way my primary power restriction is my solar panels ability to recharge anything I might draw down from the battery. My solar panel is essentially just adding a "float" charge. I'm not at a power dock so I'm not able to provide the battery with a significant charge.

Next I want to measure the solar panel output and get an understanding of what it is contributing, and I'd like to add a voltmeter to the system.
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page

redeye
Master Marine Consultant

Members Avatar

3476 Posts
Response Posted - 07/19/2010 :  03:55:00  Show Profile
It appears my solar panel is making 19volts and 50ma. Sounds kinda weak...

Got the voltmeter in, and an uninterrupted 14 gauge wire from the panel to the aft nav light. Bright.


Didn't put the voltmeter on a fuse, so gotta go back and change the jumper on that one.
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page

redeye
Master Marine Consultant

Members Avatar

3476 Posts
Response Posted - 08/09/2010 :  04:01:20  Show Profile
Got new 14 gauge wire ( positive and ground ) to the forward nav light, so now I've got all new light fixtures, and wire to my forward and aft nav lights.

Changed the jumper to the voltmeter so it is fused.

Ordered and received the 14 gauge 4 wire boat cable to rewire to the mast on deck plug.
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page

TCurran
Admiral

Members Avatar

USA
588 Posts
Response Posted - 08/09/2010 :  04:25:30  Show Profile
Ray,
Just finished (well almost) my re-wire project. Replaced all factory wire with new 14 gauge wire (and some 10 gauge) throughout the boat. Only thing left is the wire in the mast. Also changed the deck plug and all Nav Lights, still no working anchor light. I guess the mast wiring is next.
Tom
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page

redeye
Master Marine Consultant

Members Avatar

3476 Posts
Response Posted - 08/09/2010 :  04:51:56  Show Profile
Yepper, I'm in the same boat. Hot. I feel like every electrical connection got crimped with sweat. Great. I was surprised how difficult this project has become, what a barrel of fun climbing in and out of the dumpster.
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page

TCurran
Admiral

Members Avatar

USA
588 Posts
Response Posted - 08/09/2010 :  05:50:48  Show Profile
Sweat, the new solder...
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page

redeye
Master Marine Consultant

Members Avatar

3476 Posts
Response Posted - 08/09/2010 :  06:07:19  Show Profile
<< I guess the mast wiring is next. >>

I'm kinda bummed because I feel like I'm waiting for better technology to come out before I finish this project. The LED nav lights seem to be a bust, $50 for a bulb and it still draws 1 amp. and don't even ask me about how much I hate the thought of a halogen deck light. I'll bet I'll be replacing that bulb every year if I end up putting one in.
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page
Page: of 2 Previous Topic Topic Next Topic  
Previous Page
 New Topic  Topic Locked
 Printer Friendly
Jump To:
Association Forum © since 1999 Catalina Capri 25s International Association Go To Top Of Page
Powered By: Snitz Forums 2000 Version 3.4.06
Notice: The advice given on this site is based upon individual or quoted experience, yours may differ.
The Officers, Staff and members of this site only provide information based upon the concept that anyone utilizing this information does so at their own risk and holds harmless all contributors to this site.