I am new to sailing and new to 120V power on the water. I have traced down some problems that all point to the need for 120V power updates on my 1980 Catalina 30. Great boat but no breaker system. I live in the New Orleans area. It rains a lot. Water has made it way into two critical spaces: Panel area over desk and the A/C unit across from the bathroom. I understand that windows leak but when the water finds its way to electrical connections, well, let's just say I have learned to sniff out problems and repalce wires and connections as necessary.
I want to install a main breaker and system breakers as necessary. I have looked online and see multiple brands that all should be sufficient. Defender.com has two products that I am considering: Sea Dog, Paneltronics and Sea Dog. Should I eliminate any of these brands?
I am also looking at installing Galvanic Isolator. Brands under consideration:
Yandina and Nemar.
Looking for recommendations:
Should I consider replacing all windows?
Am I heading in the right direction with adding a breaker system?
Is installation of Galvanic Isolator recommended?
Thanks in advance for your response!
NewBe ProjMan
I want to install a main breaker and system breakers as necessary. I have looked online and see multiple brands that all should be sufficient. Defender.com has two products that I am considering: Sea Dog, Paneltronics and Sea Dog. Should I eliminate any of these brands?
I am also looking at installing Galvanic Isolator. Brands under consideration:
Yandina and Nemar.
Looking for recommendations:
Should I consider replacing all windows?
Am I heading in the right direction with adding a breaker system?
Is installation of Galvanic Isolator recommended?
Thanks in advance for your response!
NewBe ProjMan