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Went through DC system from batteries to distribution panel. Lots of terminal refresh and environmental splicing. New bronze battery lugs, kept the glass fuses, but added several blue sea breakers in battery compartment. Preserved everything in battery bay, bus bars on in stbd access panel as well a...

Thanks!!! Just going through everything... well built boat that just needs some attention.

Done a lot of mechanical work since purchase to set new baseline.

New mans/risers/carbs/hei distro/plugs/8mm plug wires/ starters/alternators/raw water pump rebuilds/engine and tranny oil/shaft and rudder packings/bottom paint/zincs replaced.

I would love to know and see a project post!!!

Thank You! Good Advice. My genset is only 3 yrs old!

Looking to start updating my DC system starting at the batteries. Looks like everything original...solenoids, large glass fuses etc. Would like to update to today's standards. What are the recommended upgrades/makes/models for switches, relays, etc.

Thanks!

Tom
1977 Bertram 35C

Hello Members!

Just joined the forum. I just purchased an "unmolested" 1977 35C with Mercury Marine 7.4L (330hp). Three binders of boat history. Also have an original owners manual that I can scan to pdf and post if anyone wants a copy for their provinance records.