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BigSi:
Does anybody know about wiring boats?

Was working at a boat yard today, the electrician that did all the marines previous work is off to live in Spain (lucky sod). We originally went there to do some work in the main house, and so the conversation about boat wiring came about.

Its not normally something that we do, but I’m willing to give anything a go once!

Edge:
Dan.. (silverbluething) works on boats (i think)

Wolfie:
A little.

Like I did the 240 install on mine last year. (52' Mike Heywood Trad.)

All 12v has to be double wired, ie earth must be wired back to the batteries rather than using the hull as the earth conductor.

All conductors must be multi core.

But, thinking about it as I trype, the best place to look is http://www.tb-training.co.uk/ which has pretty comprehensive notes. Also have a look at http://www.boatsafetyscheme.com/site/Home_1.asp for the rule that must be followed.

BigSi:
Great web site!

Is there a regulation to work to?

Wolfie:
http://www.boatsafetyscheme.com/downloads/BSS_Guide_chap3.pdf gives the details of the various standards and codes of preactice that exist.

Having said that, I see you're based in Truro, so am now guessing that it's sea going stuff rather than ditch crawlers so there may be more, or maytbe less, stuff that need to be considered.

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