looking for wireing diagram program

[boatboy72]

hi all
iam looking for a program that allows me to draw a full wireing diagram of my boat just woundering weather there is a marine job or just a auto one out there that is simple to use that dosent cost the earth as it will not be used evry day thanks all

[mercury'srising]

Are we talking about the motor, the boat, or both.

[boatboy72]

the boat thanks

[mercury'srising]

OK Then if it has an outboard fitted the FCU (Forward Control Unit) will contain the engine control wiring and possibly an accessory outlet for dashboard monitoring equipment i.e. gauges etc. A diagram for that should be available in any reputable engine repair manual that relates to your model engine. If you have a merc/mariner I may be able to help you, however, you will need to know the details of the engine model etc.
If you have an inboard powered vessel then I would think that the wiring would be custom built to suit the engine and other equipment fitted when the thing was fitted out. In this case you would have to map the wiring youself as you identify it or seek an auto electrician to do it for you. There are some auto lec's that specialise in marine work. Hope this helps.

[boatboy72]

yes it is twin inboard it will be a custom job and i will be re wireing just want to make it moore ledgibal than free hand scetches the wireing itsself is not a problem to me just want my diergrams to look moore profesional thanks mate

[TheRealAndy]

I used to use autocad for electrical diagrams, but too expensive for home use. Also used electronics programs such as protel (altium) and orcad, but once again they are very specialised programs that cost a motza.

I think the cheapest way you could do it is to find yourself a copy of microsoft visio. Its not the best to use but will certainly do what you want. Alternativly there is some programs written by the linux community that are free and will work on windows. Not quite a commercial app but they should do.

[wanderingoz]

BBoy72, Visio is probably your best bet if you are familiar with MS products. I have sent you a PM.

Steve O