You had better get your facts straight
Firstly, there aren't any bullet connectors - I am completely against these.
All the joins in our wiring are done with resin filled heatshrink waterproof joiners. They are crimped, then heated with the heat gun which shrinks the casing and activates the resin.
We use Cabac adjustable ratchet crimpers and test that
every crimped joint is secure.
I find it interesting that you consider my work to be second rate and yet you use and recommend soldered joints
In any Commercial Surveyed work we do it is a requirement that
soldered joints are not used.
Solder, combined with the heat used, creates a hardened stress point / weak point where the solder ends and the natural wire starts. Vibration and movement (especially amplified in the marine environment) can, will and does cause these joints to break.
I have seen it a number of times, especially on switch panels and in places where the wires are not properly supported.
In a centre console like Matt's boat waterproofing is of the utmost importance.
Take another look at the pic. Waterproof joiners, waterproof fuse holders, waterproof Icom VHF, waterproof Fusion amp & speakers, BEP waterproof switch panels, BEP waterproof Battery Switches etc etc etc.
As you said, a lot of these electronics are life saving devices.
Both Chris and I at Valet Boat Services are experienced boaties in both recreational and commercial areas.
This experience we have is put directly into our customers boats' to make sure they get the best possible fitout and workmanship.
Anyone who has had work done by us will know that quality in parts and workmanship is always chosen over price.
If I can't do it to my standard, then I won't do it at all.
We have many commercial operators that rely on our workmanship to keep their income generated, we have many live aboard couples cruising the entire Australian Coast and we have hundreds of Blokes who love their fishing and love to take their Wives & Kids out in the boat.
I personally take to heart the safety and wellbeing of all these people.
I always welcome new ideas and will always explain why we do our job a certain way.
Albeit that your comments and criticism are very degrading, I am pleased that you made them as it allows people to make up their own minds as to who knows what they are talking about.
Feel free to give me a call if you wish to discuss.
Regards,
Pete McCullagh
Valet Boat Services
0419 263 264