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ilnadi
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Initially Posted - 10/05/2004 :  11:29:54  Show Profile
I have seen the electrical upgrades on the tech tips page and read the threads related to replacing mast wiring. My question is this (which I could not see in pictures): when adding an electrical panel, have you been replacing or extending the existing wiring to get to the new panel location? I am tempted to change all wiring once and for all (new wiring and no wire splices), but am not sure it's necessary at this point.

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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 10/05/2004 :  12:18:35  Show Profile
If you're putting in a new panel I'd replace the original wiring as much as is practical (see below). Original C25 wire wasn't tinned (at least on my boat) and if the vessel has been around salt water the copper wire may be starting to corrode.

Note that some of the wiring can't be changed out... notably the runs up in the cabin top that service the cabin lights and the original mast service. They are glassed in place :>( and if you're going to run new wire there you'll have to route it inside the cabin.
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Response Posted - 10/05/2004 :  17:09:40  Show Profile  Visit Leon Sisson's Homepage
Yeah, what ClamBeach said. When I upgraded and rewired my 1979 C-25 electrical system, the only old wires I reused were the inaccesable ones for the cabin lights. I ran new tinned marine grade wire for everything else. Another advantage of relocating the electrical panel and running all new wires, is that you can build the new system slowly while still sailing using the old system.

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