How to Rig Your Boat Electronics

There is something about rigging a boat that so many people miss. As a captain I have been on and run literally hundred of boats. Very few have been rigged out in a way that really makes sense. Most have equipment that doesn't work and is hard as heck to maintain. It is really not that hard to install electronics and accessories that can stand the test of time in a marine environment.

One of the simplest things to consider in boating is that less is more. Before installing every possible toy that you can on a boat think about what you really need. Keep it simple and the toys will last longer. Lately I have been hired to help rig out a few new boats for a local boat rental company named Captain Pips. The call came out of the blue. I had not idea why they wanted me to help rig the boats until I got there. The reason was simple. They wanted them rigged right.

Just a little extra attention to detail is all that is required. Knowing that saltwater and electricity don't play well together when rigging electronics you rig so that you can repair. Now matter how good a rigger you are things will corrode so make the install easy to follow and easy to fix. This was an overlooked concept by their previous assistant rigger. I a rental boat fleet this is extremely important! Consistency saves big bucks by reducing down time. All the new boats have the same electronics rigged the same way making repairs a snap.