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thomasrodco posted 07-05-2014 10:44 AM ET (US)
Does anyone have a wiring diagram for the console switches on a 1995 Rage 14 with a 115 TJ? I have the motor manual, but it doesn't show any diagrams for the blower, navigation lights, or bilge switches. Also trying to figure out where the heavy Green wire goes, that runs from the console to the engine compartment. Not seeing that in the diagrams, either. Thanks
jimh posted 07-06-2014 08:22 AM ET (US)
The control of branch circuits for navigation lamps is shown in
http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/navLightSwitch.html
The control of a float-switch-operated sump pump is shown in
http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/bilgePump.html
Control of a branch circuit for running a blower will be just a simple ON-OFF SPST switch, placed in the positive circuit between the load and an available and appropriately fused circuit of a secondary power distribution panel.
jimh posted 07-06-2014 08:24 AM ET (US)
Electrical conductors with GREEN insulation are typically used to connect metallic elements of the fuel system together and to either a dedicated underwater electrode on the transom or to the battery negative terminal. No current from any electrical load should run on the GREEN conductor. In Boston Whaler boats the GREEN bonding conductor is often a 10-AWG conductor.
jimh posted 07-06-2014 08:32 AM ET (US)
To understand the general practices of electrical power wiring and distribution on a small boat, read
Boat Electrical Circuits and Wiring Practices
http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/boatWiring.html
jimh posted 07-06-2014 08:51 AM ET (US)
It does not seem necessary to acquire the original wiring diagram for a particular model of Boston Whaler boat in order to interpret the wiring found on a particular Boston Whaler boat today. There is a high probability that a previous owner has changed the wiring. There is generally nothing unusual about the original wiring; it tends to follow all standards and practices. The wiring can usually be interpreted from the arrangement of the primary and secondary power distribution panels, the branch circuits, and the color of the insulation of the conductors.
For help in interpreting the function of an electrical circuit on a boat from the color of the wire insulation, see the article in the REFERENCE section
Marine Wiring Color Codes
http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/wireColorCode.html
The material specific to Boston Whaler boats is found at
http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/wireColorCode.html#BW
thomasrodco posted 07-07-2014 06:22 PM ET (US)
Thank you very much for your help.
I actually just got a pdf today from Whaler with the diagram for my boat, which does appear to have original wiring.
If I can figure out how to post it, I will.
thanks!

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Author	Topic: Rage 14 Console Wiring
thomasrodco	posted 07-05-2014 10:44 AM ET (US) Does anyone have a wiring diagram for the console switches on a 1995 Rage 14 with a 115 TJ? I have the motor manual, but it doesn't show any diagrams for the blower, navigation lights, or bilge switches. Also trying to figure out where the heavy Green wire goes, that runs from the console to the engine compartment. Not seeing that in the diagrams, either. Thanks
jimh	posted 07-06-2014 08:22 AM ET (US) The control of branch circuits for navigation lamps is shown in http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/navLightSwitch.html The control of a float-switch-operated sump pump is shown in http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/bilgePump.html Control of a branch circuit for running a blower will be just a simple ON-OFF SPST switch, placed in the positive circuit between the load and an available and appropriately fused circuit of a secondary power distribution panel.
jimh	posted 07-06-2014 08:24 AM ET (US) Electrical conductors with GREEN insulation are typically used to connect metallic elements of the fuel system together and to either a dedicated underwater electrode on the transom or to the battery negative terminal. No current from any electrical load should run on the GREEN conductor. In Boston Whaler boats the GREEN bonding conductor is often a 10-AWG conductor.
jimh	posted 07-06-2014 08:32 AM ET (US) To understand the general practices of electrical power wiring and distribution on a small boat, read Boat Electrical Circuits and Wiring Practices http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/boatWiring.html
jimh	posted 07-06-2014 08:51 AM ET (US) It does not seem necessary to acquire the original wiring diagram for a particular model of Boston Whaler boat in order to interpret the wiring found on a particular Boston Whaler boat today. There is a high probability that a previous owner has changed the wiring. There is generally nothing unusual about the original wiring; it tends to follow all standards and practices. The wiring can usually be interpreted from the arrangement of the primary and secondary power distribution panels, the branch circuits, and the color of the insulation of the conductors. For help in interpreting the function of an electrical circuit on a boat from the color of the wire insulation, see the article in the REFERENCE section Marine Wiring Color Codes http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/wireColorCode.html The material specific to Boston Whaler boats is found at http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/wireColorCode.html#BW
thomasrodco	posted 07-07-2014 06:22 PM ET (US) Thank you very much for your help. I actually just got a pdf today from Whaler with the diagram for my boat, which does appear to have original wiring. If I can figure out how to post it, I will. thanks!