CD25 fuse panel rebuild

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Chrisa006
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CD25 fuse panel rebuild

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I want to change out the glass fuse holders on my CD25. I am thinking about using the Blue Sea system push button breakers. I want to reuse the original cover plate as it has the CD logo. It appears it will all fit but I haven't ordered a breaker yet. Anyone have any experience doing this and what should I look out for...Thanks
Chris Anderheggen
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Bob Ohler
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Re: CD25 fuse panel rebuild

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I would be surprised if you found a replacement that fits your old cut out, but you may. Blue Sea makes an excellent product! They made a custom panel (Series 360) for our CD30 that came out beautifully.

There are volumes written on the net pertaining to 12-volt breaker panel change outs. Do some Googling and you will see what I mean.

You will probably find that once you start this project, there is a lot of rewiring to be done.

Good luck!
Bob Ohler
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Re: CD25 fuse panel rebuild

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The original panel on our 1980 CD27 was made by Bass Products Marine.
They have pretty good support and they supplied new breakers that fit their old panel. Is there a brand name on the back side of your panel?
Here is the link to Bass:
www.bassproducts.com/

Good Luck.
Tim
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Re: CD25 fuse panel rebuild

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Bob Ohler wrote: You will probably find that once you start this project, there is a lot of rewiring to be done.
And what project on a boat doesn't lead to additional work? Just saying... :roll:
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Re: CD25 fuse panel rebuild

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If you can't find replacement breakers that fit, here is another option.

We had a small custom sub panel made for us a while ago by MMES, they did nice work and price was reasonable.

This is their web site:
http://www.wewireboats.com/

Here is an old thread you might find interesting:

http://www.capedory.org/board/viewtopic ... ilit=+mmes
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Chrisa006
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Re: CD25 fuse panel rebuild

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Thanks, I appreciate the help!!
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Keyscaptainadam
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Re: CD25 fuse panel rebuild

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i used stock blue sea system panel and made a hinged board thats swings out for access to wiring

zero issues with panel to date

more at my website for pictures

adam
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