DIY Electronics Replacement Tips solicited

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Hello!

My wife and I are about to embark on replacing our extensive 2007 vintage Raymarine electronics package with a new system from Raymarine. We are replacing radar (analog to digital), MFDs (2 to 1), helm instruments (replacing ST60s with i70s) and new autopilot (Smartpilot to Evolution). Additionally we are installing a new AIS (Vesper XB-8000). We are not replacing the VHF (Ray218E) at this time.

We are looking for tips/tricks before we commence with the project. While we are not electricians nor have we done this before, we've read extensively and have taken on other winter projects with good success (and an intact, happy marriage!).

If you've done this before or if you're an installer who like to share we'd greatly appreciate any tips you could offer. We've found in some of our past refit projects a little experience goes a long way.

Thanks in advance!

Brian and Melissa Hill