battery and electrics setup

[ronnien]

matt76,
were do you do most of your fishing, will the switch box get salt spray over it?
otherwise very neat job mate.

ron.

[foxx510]

If the switches are a standard size, Jaycar sells little rubber water resistant boots to seal the switches from moisture . Alternatively I would look at making some kind of cover to go over the switchbox to cut down on exposure to moisture and accidental kicking of switches.

[Matt76]

Yeah I do fish in salt water, I guess I should have mounted it backwards behind the seat, I was just concerned about getting in the way there too. I will check out the waterproof boots at Jaycar.

[dnej]

Matt, I had that type,and eventually changed it to the splash proof one.Had the old one for years though.
David

[dnej]

That is one type with boots.Fuses are on the back.
David

[bassfan]

The all round (not stern) light must be at least 1 metre above the side lights, do it once and do it right I say.
Good job by the way...

[Fishbait]

Nice work on the wiring - you should also think about installing a 12v socket for a torch or LED lamp etc - always comes in handy sometimes. Darren.

[Matt76]

Nice work on the wiring - you should also think about installing a 12v socket for a torch or LED lamp etc - always comes in handy sometimes. Darren.

Yep I have one of them ready to go in too, just havent got there yet. Too much fishing, not enough working on the boat

[finga]

Whacky do...What a nice job that you should be proud of.
Well done!!
Nothing like having a bit of pride in your workmanship.

[Matt76]

Whacky do...What a nice job that you should be proud of.
Well done!!
Nothing like having a bit of pride in your workmanship.

Thanks mate, I know it wont be the best or neatest job around, but I did it myself, I understand it if something goes wrong and I learnt from it

[finga]

Thanks mate, I know it wont be the best or neatest job around, but I did it myself, I understand it if something goes wrong and I learnt from it

Do not underestimate yourself.
If only 30% of the factory jobs or the jobs done by 'professionals' were that well planned and executed.
Just go and have a gander in any boat yard and compare.
You should be rightfully proud of your efforts.

[bundymal]

Hi matt just wondering if you bought your switch box or made it up your self.

cheers
Mal

[yellahunter]

Awesome job mate,

Im looking to fit lights/switch into my boat this week,

can anyone give me some info re the switch box..?
is this something i can buy or does it gte made up...?
obviously i can buy the switch but havent seen the boxes before.

would save me cutting through my seats in the tinny,

cheers

Ben

[Blacksheep]

I'm pretty sure I've seen those boxes at Bias or Whitworths. They come in two parts and screw together with the switches on the front panel.

Shane

[MEGA'bite]

did you think about using carbonless rubber washers to insulate your stainless screws/bolts from the ally to prevent electrolis's just a passing thought