Marine Electrical Services in Florida Keys
Complete Boat Rewiring Services
Full electrical system design and installation following ABYC standards. Clean, properly labeled, and documented wiring with custom system diagrams provided.
Complete Boat Rewiring Services
Sometimes repairs aren't enough. Decades-old wiring, DIY installations gone wrong, or corrosion damage may require a complete rewire. We design and install complete electrical systems that meet modern ABYC standards and your vessel's specific needs.
When Rewiring Makes Sense
Signs Your Boat Needs Rewiring
- Age: Original wiring from the 1980s or earlier
- Previous fire or major damage: Compromised insulation and connections
- Extensive corrosion: Multiple circuits affected
- Unknown modifications: Previous owners made undocumented changes
- Chronic problems: Repeated failures despite repairs
- Major renovation: Opportunity during refit projects
Benefits of Rewiring
- Eliminate hidden problems
- Upgrade to modern standards
- Add capacity for new equipment
- Improve reliability and safety
- Increase vessel value
- Complete documentation
Our Rewiring Process
1. Assessment & Planning
- Complete evaluation of existing systems
- Documentation of current loads and circuits
- Discussion of your needs and future plans
- Load analysis and system sizing
2. System Design
- DC and AC distribution design
- Panel layout and circuit allocation
- Wire routing plans
- Component specifications
- Complete system drawings
3. Demolition
- Careful removal of existing wiring
- Assessment of hidden conditions
- Preservation of usable components
- Disposal of old materials
4. Installation
- New distribution panels
- Properly sized and protected circuits
- Marine-rated wire and connections
- Clean routing with proper support
- Complete labeling system
5. Testing & Commissioning
- Circuit-by-circuit testing
- Load testing under operation
- Voltage drop verification
- Documentation of all readings
6. Documentation
- As-built system diagrams
- Panel schedules
- Wire run documentation
- Owner's manual for your system
What's Included
Distribution Panels
- Custom AC and DC main panels
- Sub-panels for remote locations
- Quality marine-rated breakers
- LED status indicators
- Professional labeling
Wiring
- Tinned marine-grade copper wire
- Proper sizing per ABYC standards
- Color-coded per ABYC conventions
- UV-resistant jacketing where exposed
Connections
- Crimped and heat-shrunk terminals
- Properly sized for current capacity
- Corrosion-resistant materials
- Accessible junction points
Protection
- Appropriate fusing throughout
- Circuit breakers where required
- Proper grounding and bonding
- ELCI and GFCI protection
Project Scope Options
Essential Rewire
Core DC and AC systems:
- Main battery and charging circuits
- Shore power and generator input
- Critical loads (bilge, navigation, lighting)
- Basic panel replacement
Complete Rewire
Full electrical system:
- All circuits replaced
- Custom panel design
- NMEA 2000 network installation
- Complete documentation
Custom Projects
Tailored to your vessel:
- Combination of new and retained circuits
- Phased installation over time
- Integration with refit projects
Get a Free Estimate
A rewire is a significant investment. We provide detailed proposals with clear scope and pricing. Contact us to discuss your vessel's electrical needs.
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