CHAPTER 4
4-8
Battery Switch
There are two styles of battery switches used. One type displays on
and off positions with a selection knob. With this style switch the
operator simply turns the knob to the “off ” position when exiting the
boat. Make sure the knob is fully detended when selecting the on or
off functions. The automatic bilge pump still operates with the battery
switch off. The location of this switch varies but normally it is mounted
in the aft cockpit engine compartment.
The other style battery switch used displays 4 functions; off, 1, all and
2. They stand for off position, battery l, both batteries and battery 2.
This switch is designed to start the engine from either battery if one is
low or both batteries. Simply turn the knob to the desired position
before cranking over the engine. This switch features “make before
break” technology which allows the operator to turn the knob between
1, 2, or all positions with the engine running. It is recommended that
you alternate between battery 1 and 2 positions each outing. Both
batteries will stay charged this way. If you operate the switch in the all
position and a malfunction occurs it is possible to drain both batteries.
This battery switch is normally located in a weather protected
compartment in the cockpit. See the illustration.
Inside the battery switch box are several electrical items. One of the
items just to the right of the battery switch is a breaker normally 30
amps with a red reset button. This breaker protects the main red
power lead running up to the dash.
A stereo memory fuse is located in the small panel at the bottom of
the box. Should the batteries be disconnected for a short period of
time the stereo memory of selected stations and other functions
remains intact.
The aft bilge pump fuse protects the bilge pump normally located in
the engine compartment area.
Battery Switch Box
CHAPTER 4
4-8
Battery Switch
There are two styles of battery switches used. One type displays on
and off positions with a selection knob. With this style switch the
operator simply turns the knob to the “off ” position when exiting the
boat. Make sure the knob is fully detended when selecting the on or
off functions. The automatic bilge pump still operates with the battery
switch off. The location of this switch varies but normally it is mounted
in the aft cockpit engine compartment.
The other style battery switch used displays 4 functions; off, 1, all and
2. They stand for off position, battery l, both batteries and battery 2.
This switch is designed to start the engine from either battery if one is
low or both batteries. Simply turn the knob to the desired position
before cranking over the engine. This switch features “make before
break” technology which allows the operator to turn the knob between
1, 2, or all positions with the engine running. It is recommended that
you alternate between battery 1 and 2 positions each outing. Both
batteries will stay charged this way. If you operate the switch in the all
position and a malfunction occurs it is possible to drain both batteries.
This battery switch is normally located in a weather protected
compartment in the cockpit. See the illustration.
Inside the battery switch box are several electrical items. One of the
items just to the right of the battery switch is a breaker normally 30
amps with a red reset button. This breaker protects the main red
power lead running up to the dash.
A stereo memory fuse is located in the small panel at the bottom of
the box. Should the batteries be disconnected for a short period of
time the stereo memory of selected stations and other functions
remains intact.
The aft bilge pump fuse protects the bilge pump normally located in
the engine compartment area.
Battery Switch Box
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