New here with my first Venture 21

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Curious Sailor
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Re: New here with my first Venture 21

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[quote="JohnCT"]This is the new panel, the interior was painted after this picture

Panel looks great John! I was actually going to bring the one I construct all the way around the companionway opening but I like the geometry on the one you made. That's the original electric panel too huh? I don't have one.

Did you use plywood for the panel?
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Re: New here with my first Venture 21

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1/2" birch ply stained.
The plastic face of the panel is the original, the switches and fuse holders were all replaced along with all new wiring.
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Re: New here with my first Venture 21

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JohnCT wrote:1/2" birch ply stained.
The plastic face of the panel is the original, the switches and fuse holders were all replaced along with all new wiring.
I saw the exact panel one on eBay but it was pretty rough and asking for 75 bucks... Passed on it....
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Re: New here with my first Venture 21

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yukonbob wrote:I'll third the non-use of the winches. I still wrap the sheets around the winch, only to line it up with the cam cleat in front of it. Winch handle has never come out of the bag.

Ok.. We just moved 'winch repair' way down on my priority list... Lol
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