Quicksilver 875SD — Electrical Systems
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NOTE: Never operate or turn o the baery switch when the engine is running as it may cause
damage to electronic components on the boat. Always operate the switch with the engine and
accessories o.
5. Fuses and Breakers
Your boat will either have fuses or breakers protecng the DC electrical system. If you have to replace
a fuse or electrical breaker, replace only with a fuse or breaker of the same rang. The amperage will
be marked on the fuse or breaker, and it is recommended that you carry spare fuses or breakers.
If a fuse or breaker is replaced with one that has a lower amperage, it may not be sucient to carry
Twin Engine Boat / Joysck Pilong Boat
On a twin engine installaon (including boats with Joysck Pilong), there is one baery switch that
controls two isolated baeries for the engines. When you turn the baery switch labeled engine
baeries to the ON posion, power is provided from both the port engine baery and the starboard
engine baery. The baery switch also has the ability to combine baery banks for emergency
starng. To turn on power to the boat, rotate the switch clockwise 90 degrees to the ON posion. To
ulize both baery banks for emergency starng, push the switch in and rotate clockwise 45 degrees.
There is a 3rd baery installed for powering everything else on the vessel. To turn on power to the
boat, rotate the switch labeled house baery clockwise 90 degrees to the ON posion.
Twin Engine / Joysck Pilong Baery Switch Operaon
OFF Posion ON Posion Combine Baeries
Single Engine Baery Switch Operaon
OFF Posion ON Posion Combine Baeries
Engine Switch
OFF Posion ON Posion
House Baery Switch