28 TE Engine Panel

[catalina_mike]

Anyone have experience with this Seaward product? I'm in the process of laying out a complete 12 vdc electrical remake.. The current factory Yanmar panel has a silence switch and illumination switch also. I am looking at switches with breakers in lieu of the current automotive glass fuses and toggle switches. Thanks

[earpoper1]

Anyone have experience with this Seaward product? I'm in the process of laying out a complete 12 vdc electrical remake.. The current factory Yanmar panel has a silence switch and illumination switch also. I am looking at switches with breakers in lieu of the current automotive glass fuses and toggle switches. Thanks

Were did you pick that up ?

[catalina_mike]

A gentleman who use to work for Seward that kept doing the panels on a limited basis. I will be removing the gauges etc and installing them in a custom new panel for the dash. I had a few switches giving me issues so I decided to redo all the helm electrical..

Stay tuned..

[catalina_mike]

Anyone see a need / comment to have the instrument lights separate from nav lights? Currently in my factory Yanmar panel there is a lumination switch for the instruments. So I'm designing a new panel and wonder if the gauge and switches need to be separate for some reason I'm not seeing currently. I only want to do this once if possible.

[Russell]

My Albins have had the instrument lights on the switch with the navigation lights and it has been no problem. The only advantage I can see for separate switches is if the instrument panel is up high enough to give glare at night and interfere with forward night vision. Sometimes I stand in the companionway while steering in the dark to get a better view.

[catalina_mike]

Yes going to have all instrument and panel switch back lights on a dimmer for sure. It can take 20 mins to get your night vision back. Thanks for the input Russell. That's 1 for single switch...

[catalina_mike]

Well I pulled the trigger now I need to find Blue bulbs for the two Beede gauges so everything will match. Fun fun.. after this project new seats!

[Jeremyvmd]

If you don't mind me asking how much that gonna run you?

[catalina_mike]

If you don't mind me asking how much that gonna run you?

Spendy $1,200 or so with shipping. I will be posting a link to the project pictures when I get it done.

[Jeremyvmd]

Well after removing the peice of lunch from my trachea after reading the price I gave it some thought, as long as the switches/lights are included and its ready to go sans gauges that actually seems like a reasonable price. Good to know as I want to replace my switch panel soon

[catalina_mike]

Yes I sprung for the led back-lighting along with the Albin logo back-light. Dimmer and all new with breakers in-lieu of glass fuses. At least that's how I sold myself the price...

[whwells]

Mike: Really nice looking package. Price seems reasonable to me for all you are doing.
whwells "Howard"

[catalina_mike]

Ok here is the pictures for the panel replacement. photo.pacificwestcontrols.com/~Mike Owens/photo/ Anyone need the old panel and wiper switches. Just pickup shipping. I might try and ebay the Yanmar panel to try and ease my pain! I also did BTI led's for spreader lights. They have two levels of illumination.

[Jeremyvmd]

Are your wiper switches two or three position?

[catalina_mike]

Are your wiper switches two or three position?

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