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Old 06-19-2013, 06:21 PM   #3
sunchaser
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City: Carefree, Arizona
Vessel Name: sunchaser V
Vessel Model: DeFever 48 (sold)
Join Date: Apr 2008
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Originally Posted by AussieCraig View Post
The AC and DC panel are all one...which while it makes sense to me apparently isn't OK with the CG. The only other thing I was advised was to look into changing the gear box (and then prop) for a different ratio as she is still set for shrimping speed but I am really not in a hurry so 7 knots is fine for me...all in all, a good result.
I have been on plenty of boats, including mine, where the DC and AC breakers on the front are the behind "same" panel door but behind the panel the wiring is all separately loomed and harnessed. I have a separate panel and door for the battery switches and // switch immediately adjacent to the AC/DC panel.

Why are you thinking of changing out the gear set and prop again? So long as the boat can achieve rated RPM with the existing setup just throttle back and enjoy the ride when you want to go slow - and save some $$.

Don't believe everything a surveyor says as gospel.
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