a bump really for the same question as i am about to start wiring it all and wanted to see what came via the ignition switch as regards power and what was powered direct via switches and breakers.
russell

Don't know if it will help, but, i have the factory wiring diagrams for my 1987 formula 242ss that may shed some light on what is typically wired to iginition and via circut breakers/switches. If interested provide e-mail and i will foward to you.
Good luck and may the patience gods be with you!

yes that would be great thanks Glenamy. i am an electronics engineer by trade but that doesnt mean a thing when it comes to boats. that would give me a great generic concept of how they are done. the rest i can wing it a bit but err on the side of safety.
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has anyone got any instant favourites as regards ladders to get in and out of a little 24 that then of course have to fold away to the size of next to nothing.
i have had a look about and it all baffles me as to what would work best. i was trying avoid ropes and wooden steps kind of thing and "currently" i dont have any fixtures for anything but that can be rectified of course. i am nit even sure where i would be fitting them when in place. the transom ???

Your ignition to the engine and your gauges come on with the "ignition" function of the key switch.
Everything else is wired via a fuse panel circuit. The main +12 volts from the battery to the dash console is protected by a circuit breaker in the engine compartment.

Hope this helps,
Rob

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cheers

thanks to both.
Gary i got the diagram so that will give me a clue.

just got back from the london boat show and some success in tracking down parts i need but fell short oddly of the most recent one i mentioned which is a ladder. having never got in or out of this boat on anything but a stepladder could anyone point me in the direction of what make they might use on small boats and how fitted or if you dont know any brands a picture would be a great clue. i have looked around here but most are much bigger boats than mine so don't really work.
will be taking some pictures soon of the carnage.

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I faced the same problem for my passengers. I usually just do the lower unit to trim tab thing. I contemplated mounting the bracket for a transom ladder.

http://www.armstrongnautical.com/marine_ladders.htm

http://www.stainlessmarine.com/?wpsc...-ladder-4-step

but took the easier (cheaper) route and found a three step folding ladder at West Marine that I can sling over the gunnel. It fits perfect over the gunnel but getting the first foot up can be difficult. I'd buy the four step if you really plan a lot of re boarding. I also had Velcro straps sewed on the pad so the ladder is secure underway. Hope this helps.

Go to http://slideanchor.com and take a look at the side step platform

the standard mercruiser engine wiring diagrams are all over the web. pretty much covers engine and guages. just google it. as far as the rest of the boat, you're right . being an electrical engineer is no help at all. 30 years of back yard a$$holes sticking any wire they could find anywhere the inspiration of too many beers while working on the boat makes most boat harnesses look like a bird's nest on steroids. just remember. you can't use the hull as a ground path back to the battery like a car...