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EP26 - DIY Boat Projects | Catalina 30 Cabin Lights FIXED!
11 août 2023 · 13 min · 3K vues
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A Catalina 30 owner resolves persistent voltage drops and flickering on the starboard cabin lighting circuit by bypassing a corroded section of the factory wiring.0:12 The electrical fault manifested as dim lights and fluctuating fan speeds, eventually resulting in a total loss of power to the starboard side.0:38 Tracing the circuit revealed that the blue wire originates at the electrical panel, travels through the engine locker and galley, and loops through the cabin top to the head and V-berth.1:49 A wet, corroded screw at the head light fixture indicated water intrusion, likely from the head window, which compromised the wiring embedded within the cabin core.3:16 To restore power, the owner drilled through the bulkhead to run a new wire, splicing the head light fixture directly to the downstream starboard lights.10:03 This bypass restores full voltage to the cabin lights and ventilation fans.11:46 The repair confirms that Catalina 30 lighting circuits often follow a continuous loop, making localized corrosion difficult to isolate without manual tracing.8:31
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