Source for replacement DC panel

[noworries]

I'm considering replacing the AC/DC panel on our 91.  The AC lights flicker green and the breakers aren't reliable (ie: sometimes you have to turn things off and on multiple times to get them to work)

I already scoured the site for posts about it.  I don't think going with Blue Sea panels would save me any money.  I found this one on catalina direct for $522
http://www.catalinadirect.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&product_ID=1815&ParentCat=49

My question is, has anybody been able to source one for less?  Is it worth calling Seaward?

I'm in California.

[Lance Jones]

Yes, Seaward is a great place to START. As is Catalina Yachts.

[Steve McGill]

Noworries,


Take the advice of Lance.

Call Denis at Seaward 562-699-7997 X210 he is in the Panel Department. I upgraded this past winter and elected to go
with  the model PB4651. This model had addditional circuits and I was able to choose what I wanted the labels to be. Additionally they pop out and can be changed. They off a great discount for Catalina owners, and without a question going to the source is the best way to save big buck$$ (my experience).

To help with my decision Dennis sent me a PFD with threee different electrical panels, as is often said on this site "Your Boat, Your Choice"

Steve

[Mike and Joanne Stimmler]

Denis can also help you to decide if it may be simpler to just replace some of the switches.

[noworries]

Thanks for the info.  I talked to Dennis yesterday.  I'm going to get one similar to the picture on catalinadirect for $477, so that's $45 cheaper... better then a poke in the eye with a sharp stick!

[Roc]

Have you looked at Paneltronics.

http://www.paneltronics.com/

[noworries]

I checked it out... along with the Blue Sea setups... but it didn't look like I would save much (if anything) going that route.  I'd rather have an OEM look and save some time not having to fab a panel, etc.

[Ron Hill]

No : What you are finding out - is that there are other products out there sometimes of better quality/more functions, but it's the newer OEM items that will fit in the same hole. 

A thought

[noworries]

Some new panel porn for you guys

[Stu Jackson]

If they'd only put the 1-2-B switch on the right side of the panel...

Because a straight swap of our 1986 panel is not possible without extending the #4 wiring to the batteries and the the starter.  Darn...

[windrunr]

If you are interested in getting rid of your old panel let me know.

Rod

[Stu Jackson]

Never - I'm keepin' it until it comes back into style.   

[noworries]

If you are interested in getting rid of your old panel let me know.

Rod

I was going to put it on ebay or Amazon... but if you want to make me an offer send me a PM... I'll get you a pic of it.

[Michael Shaner]

I'm with Stu...and have the fuses to prove it!