I need a wiring diagram for a 1983 Hunter Cheribini. My wiring is screwed up and I want to troubleshoot. Any help is appreciated. Thanks
1983 Hunter Cheribini Electrical Diagram
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Here you go. Under drawings
http://hunter.sailboatowners.com/in...id=287&brand=2&id=28&model=33_77-83&page=list
http://hunter.sailboatowners.com/in...id=287&brand=2&id=28&model=33_77-83&page=list
I have found that the drawings will only take you so far. There is no substitute to actually getting 'hands-on' with the wires. Once you actually see the wires and start to tug on them it will make a LOT more sense. The good thing is that the wiring is not really all that hard, much easier than in a car.
Thanks for the info. I plan to "tug" on the wires and trace each one. I purchased this boat second hand and have found a wiring mess. I want to simplify and ensure the wiring is in good condition. The brochures are a nice plus so I can see how the boat was equipped from the factory. This boat was "lightened" for racing and some of the interior components removed. I am in the process of replacing and rebuilding these components. A lot of work but a great sailing boat. This is my second Hunter 27 to own and sail. These are great boats that are reasonably priced and require very little maintenance.
If you replace the overhead lights, do yourself a favor and leave the existing wires running from the fuse panel to the individual light. It is REALLY HARD to run new wires in the headliner...don't ask...
With everything else, the recommended minimum wire size is 16ga. You can use 18ga for LED lights but ONLY if it is inside a sheath, either protective tubing or as part of a one-piece duplex cable. The AYBC has wiring standards for wire color and gauge here: http://www.acbsphl.org/Tips_and_hints/ABYC_Wiring.htm
All our old Cherubini boats are wired according to 1970's standards: wires in the bilge, black wires for negative DC ground, non-tinned wire, small gauge, no color coding, fuse panels at foot height.... You might drive yourself crazy trying to match the color standards but as long as you label everything well the rest of the standards are a good idea.
I chatted with a guy on this forum about the new Hunter boats and he said that everything runs through small diameter PVC pipe. I thought that this might be a good upgrade to consider. It'd be easy to affix PVC pipe between the headliner and side of the hull. Put a messenger line inside for future wiring upgrades and it would be a bullet-proof system to be proud of! I don't know about everybody else but I can't stand to see old, sagging wires inside the boat!
PS I put in a new bilge pump the other day and the negative ground had 5 seperate splices in it!
With everything else, the recommended minimum wire size is 16ga. You can use 18ga for LED lights but ONLY if it is inside a sheath, either protective tubing or as part of a one-piece duplex cable. The AYBC has wiring standards for wire color and gauge here: http://www.acbsphl.org/Tips_and_hints/ABYC_Wiring.htm
All our old Cherubini boats are wired according to 1970's standards: wires in the bilge, black wires for negative DC ground, non-tinned wire, small gauge, no color coding, fuse panels at foot height.... You might drive yourself crazy trying to match the color standards but as long as you label everything well the rest of the standards are a good idea.
I chatted with a guy on this forum about the new Hunter boats and he said that everything runs through small diameter PVC pipe. I thought that this might be a good upgrade to consider. It'd be easy to affix PVC pipe between the headliner and side of the hull. Put a messenger line inside for future wiring upgrades and it would be a bullet-proof system to be proud of! I don't know about everybody else but I can't stand to see old, sagging wires inside the boat!
PS I put in a new bilge pump the other day and the negative ground had 5 seperate splices in it!