When Roger Hughes first laid eyes on the Down East 45 ketch that would become Britannia, he knew that it needed serious work—but nothing prepared him for the tangled mess of brittle, burned and abandoned wiring hidden beneath the decks. Faced with a complete electrical overhaul, he tackled the challenge head-on, methodically replacing old circuits, upgrading the master panel, and rerouting critical connections to bring the classic cruiser back to life. Along the way, he uncovered wiring dead ends, unexpected hazards and a few clever tricks that made the job more manageable. § Rewiring an old boat is more than just a technical project—it’s a test of patience, problem-solving and ingenuity. Hughes carefully selected multiconductor cable, ensured safe connections, and reorganized the electrical system to avoid a complete wiring disaster. Want…
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Cruising World (Digital) - 1 Issue, April 2025