[Alberg30] Stick wiring help needed

[George Dinwiddie]

> Jim Watson said:
> 
> I had to wire-in my port and
> starboard running lights in series with the steamer light and the anchor
> light (port is anchor, starboard is steamer).

No lights should ever be wired in series:

   +12 -------[light]----------[light]---------- Ground

as that would effectively give 6 volts to each light.  When you want
two lights on the same circuit, you should wire them in parallel:

              +------[light]--------+
	      |                     |
   +12 -------+                     +---------- Ground
	      |                     |
              +------[light]--------+
 
> Does the anchor light run on its own through the first or second position of
> the running light switch on the panel?

The anchor light needs to be on it's own switch, as you'll 
never want the anchor light on at the same time as the 
running lights.  In the diagram, the anchor light switch
is the fourth one down.

> The whole boat is wired with lamp cord and consequently should
> be replaced. 

Yes, if you've still got the lamp cord, you'll save yourself a
lot of grief and aggravation by replacing it.  It's actually not
too hard on the A30.  The wiring is usually run forward on the bottom
side of the port lockers in the main cabin.

> Does anyone have a complete wiring diagram for the whole ship?

http://www.alberg30.org/maintenance/Electrical/WhitbyWiringDiagram.jpg
*is* the complete wiring diagram.  Keep in mind that Whitby wasn't 
always consistent in the way they did things and your boat has had
34 years in the hands of people who may have made changes.

Hope this helps.  If you have questions, ask.

 - George


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