<< This is an information request for a P-15
I'm retrofitting my '82 Potter with lights. I think the new Potters with
electric have 3 circuits: running lights, anchor light, and interior light.
They also have a cigarette lighter socket. Correct?
My questions:
1. Is this adequate. Does anyone have additional necessary circuits? TV,
microwave, margarita blender, anchor wench...
2. It has been over 40 years since I learned the color code for resisters
and other basic electronics. The IM masthead light consists of two 180
degree lights back to back. They wire them such that running lights power
the forward masthead light and anchor lights power both masthead lights.
There are thus 2 switches and 2 lights. (The running light switch powers 2
additional lights: bow and stern.) What does a wiring diagram for these
circuits look like? What would the hard wiring look like?
Side light. The Catch 22 (21' keel boat) in Osaka has built in wiring, of
course. Most of these smaller weekend boats (19'-26') use motorcycle
batteries. We pull them out and take then home to recharge them. When
they are totally dead they are tossed -frequently, literally tossed by the
roadside! (as are wrecked or stolen cars and motorscooters...)
Just experienced and earthquake at 5:20 A.M. Monday, 12-13
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I would wire the bow light on one fuse and switch and the masthead or stern
light on a second fuse and switch. That would allow running masthead at
anchor withour running bow (red/green) light. You can put a cig light socket
in cabin and another in cockpit close th motor. That way if you decide to get
a motor with alternator you can put a cig light plug on pigtails and charge
batt from cockpit.
Best
SF