![]() There was no overcurrent protection at the battery at all. Upon further inspection, all the conductors to the battery and breaker panel showed extensive corrosion for several feet under the insulation that made them brittle and prone to breaking. Then the main ground conductor failed entirely and I had to replace it. When I removed and disassembled the West Marine breaker panel to clean it, all the spade connectors had some level of salt water corrosion. Next was an intermittent primary ground wire. The first problem that I had was an intermittent stern light connection. Granted, I’m no marine surveyor and if I had ordered a survey, it would have caught many of the problems that I later discovered.īEFORE – unreliable and disorganized wiring There weren’t any added accessories so the system was simple and I expected it to be relatively problem-free. ![]() The wiring was all original except for spliced connections to the panel. It had an upgraded panel and a new battery. When I inspected Summer Dance before buying her, the electrical system looked like one of the boat’s strong suits. It’s an enduring truth that appearances can be deceiving, especially with electrical systems.
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