Chapter 12: Electrical System
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12-Volt DC System
Battery
The battery supplies electricity for lights, 12-Volt accessories, and engine starting.
The Electrical section of Chapter 8, in the Sport Boat Owner’s Manual, provides battery care and
maintenance instructions.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
• Fuses for the engine and main accessory power are on the fuse block behind the dash.
• Some equipment may have secondary fuse protection at the unit, behind the battery.
• Electronics power is provided at the helm station.
Alternator
The engine alternator will keep the batteries properly charged when running at cruising speeds.
12-Volt Accessory Outlet
• Your boat is equipped with a 12-volt accessory outlet at the helm.
• The outlet can be used with any 12-volt device which draws 15 amps or less.
• The 12-volt accessory outlet is protected by a 15 amp circuit breaker on the main circuit breaker panel.
Battery Switch
• The Owner’s Manual provides a general description of the battery switch function in the Batteries portion of the
Electrical Section.
DO NOT use the 12-volt accessory outlet with a cigarette or cigar lighter. High temperatures
may melt the outlet.
CAUTION!
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