Sunday, August 18, 2019

Sabre 28: New electrical panel

One of the few complaints I have found of the Sabre 28 is the placement of the electrical panel.
It was placed just inside the companion way and is often exposed to spray.
Miraculously it still works even after 40 years.  This is a testament to the high quality of materials and installation.

The corrosion is an eyesore though, so we decided to begin anew.
We went with a modern blade fuse setup. We picked a great Blue Sea 12 slot Fuse panel.
With the addition of an electrical meter, shunt, terminal block and new toggle switches, the power onboard feels much more reliable.
Here are some photos in process:


Once mounted inside of the cabinet, the whole system will be protected from spray.