Kaoru
Member
- Jul 20, 2009
- 122
- Boat Info
- 2009 270 Sundancer w/ Zodiac 240 Air Cadet
C70 Ray240 RD218 STV33 DSM30 SPX10/ST70 CLB1000 iMux W35
- Engines
- 350 Mag Mercruiser w/Bravo III, Side-Power SE40 bow thruster, Kohler 5ECD, 4HP Mercury
Here's what I got so far in terms of a plan:
To wire/cable everything, I essentially will have to open everything up. I figure that I will have to remove the helm panels to get access to the C70, the panels in the wet bar and on the arch starboard side, the panel behind where the TV is, and the electrical panel. Hopefully, I can rent a snake camera to see where the cables go. I'm hoping that there is space to route cables from the helm to the electrical panel up and around the cabin entrance because the only other way is back to the bilge, cross over behind the generator, and up along to the electrical panel. Of course, this route is not preferred since it follows the main AC/DC bus/wires AFAICT.
Enough thoughts for today...
Cheers,
Kaoru
- Create a 8"x8" interface plate, sculpted to the radar/spoiler arch surface, out of starboard.
- Mount center of the arch the ScanStrut DPT-SR1-30 with a RM RD218, RM 33STV, Shakespear Galaxy SRA-40 on a ScanStrut SC111, and an ScanStrut SC113 light bar. It should look this (though the RM satdome pictured is the 37STV and not the 33STV which is smaller.
- The following image depicts how the GPS/light bar will be mounted on the satdome plate.
- Next up is the Laser 746 antenna on a Shakespeare 5187 ratchet mount with a Blue Sea cable clam.
- Access to the mounts will be through the center access panel and the port LED light.
- Once the antennas are mounted, the interior mounting begins. First up will be the KVH Azimuth 1000 compass which will replace the Sea Ray stock compass. However, I have to wire power and NMEA-0183 to the C70 after I determine how the RM GPS 125 is connected, SeaTalk or NMEA-0183.
- Then I have to mount the ACU and the Bell TV/ExpressVu 4100 receiver/IRD (+ AC/DC power converter), preferably where the electrical panel cabinet, where the Sony CDX-H905IP is located. I need ~10" depth for a rack style install otherwise I may have to go funky in terms of mounting. Of course, this means I have to cable from the helm/arch/TV to here which is problematic. I just don't how the wires are routed at this point.
- The Sirius radio tuner and the Sony interface modules have to be mounted in the electical cabinet as well. There isn't much room so mentioning that I also have the Ericsson W35 unit to install as well is giving me a headache.
- Lastly, having a bunch of IR remote controlled stuff in a cabinet (with no window) is stupid. So either I have to put in a clear glass window or a IR repeater... The window sounds easier but thinking how to match trim/color is adding to my headache.
- Lastly, having to put in some data/telephone outlets which I picked up already. The first one is for the cabin and the second one is for the helm (phone only).
To wire/cable everything, I essentially will have to open everything up. I figure that I will have to remove the helm panels to get access to the C70, the panels in the wet bar and on the arch starboard side, the panel behind where the TV is, and the electrical panel. Hopefully, I can rent a snake camera to see where the cables go. I'm hoping that there is space to route cables from the helm to the electrical panel up and around the cabin entrance because the only other way is back to the bilge, cross over behind the generator, and up along to the electrical panel. Of course, this route is not preferred since it follows the main AC/DC bus/wires AFAICT.
Enough thoughts for today...
Cheers,
Kaoru