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Replace AC Circuit Breaker Panel?

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Replace AC Circuit Breaker Panel?

Postby cjblovinlife » January 2nd, 2025, 8:25 pm

I have a 1996 380 Santego . Some of the breakers on the AC panel are failing. I do not use a generator at all so I have no need for the shore power and generated power switches. I’m thinking about replacing the whole panel. Has anybody done this? Does anybody have any recommendations I see blue sea systems has a few options


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Re: Replace AC Circuit Breaker Panel?

Postby Viper » January 3rd, 2025, 10:09 am

Try a boat salvage yard, they usually have all kinds of panels.
http://www.themarineconnection.com/
Also try Don's Marine Salvage in Clearwater FL
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Re: Replace AC Circuit Breaker Panel?

Postby g36 » January 3rd, 2025, 3:12 pm

My carver has some unused circuits oem from carver. Are you talking about the ship/shore selector cause you mentioned you dont use a generator,,is it not installed,? Or the individual branch breaker? The unused ones for me the breaker/switch is already installed. If you have any unused ones and can match the amps it would be way easier to rewire and relabel than your plan to totally replace the entire panel. I've had to do this and I've also replaced a couple that I couldn't use another for.
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Re: Replace AC Circuit Breaker Panel?

Postby waybomb » January 3rd, 2025, 3:20 pm

You're going to sell the boat someday.
Fix it stock.
A jury rigged boat will lose a bunch of money
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Re: Replace AC Circuit Breaker Panel?

Postby bud37 » January 3rd, 2025, 6:13 pm

I agree with Fred above.....that would be my first inclination however it works out.
FWIW.....The above is just my opinion..... :popcorn:
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Re: Replace AC Circuit Breaker Panel?

Postby pondiscio@gmail.com » January 19th, 2025, 5:22 pm

You can get most... of if not all the breakers and switches from blue sea systems or digikey. Its not too tough a job. you will want to replace the lugs on the ends of the heavy gauge wires too.
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Re: Replace AC Circuit Breaker Panel?

Postby cjblovinlife » February 1st, 2025, 10:24 am

Thanks everyone for the input. The ones I am having issues with are just branch circuits I did find some on salvage site thank you .

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