Lightning strike forces replacement BEP circuit board

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Lightning strike forces replacement BEP circuit board

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Due to direct strike on June 25, we are forced to replace main circuit breaker / electrical panel along with almost all of our electronics. Seeking suggestions for parts and pieces, along with pricing. Does anyone know where to buy the panel, made by BEP Marine Ltd, that was used on 1996 era 36' LRC? thanks in advance.
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My Panel from 1991 was fabricated by Thornton Marine Electric - they have a listing but it looks like no website:

Thornton Marine Electric2244 Seton Cres, Burlington L7L 6Y4, Ontario p: 9054663391

There is a guy that we have known for many years in Virginia Beach that really does nice panels to order (he doesn't list them on his website). You may want to contact him and ask about a retrofit to your spec with the latest products - he has number of patented marine items as well and his prices are competitive. I've seen some very nice LED lit covered panels that he's done. That is on our long term wish list as on our year all of the breakers are exposed.

Don Waldecker
Stayside Systems
http://www.stayside.com
521 Central Dr # 201
Virginia Beach, VA 23454-5284
(757) 463-1561

Good luck,

Mike 8)

FYI: If you contact Don - mention that Mike and Linda from CYC referred you.
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The panel in my 2001 Altair was made by Paneltronics model 4401. They have many different configurations so maybe you could find one to fit your boat.
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We also have a Paneltronics (made in Miami, FL). I believe all later PDQ 36's used the Paneltronics.
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Hey Magic Dragon, give Dan Rankin a call. He was the lead electrition at PDQ. His company name is Ontario Marine Services and can be reached at 905-244-1269. James
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