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Chapter 5
TYPICAL SWITCH PANEL OPERATION
The switch panel contains switches that control most of
the electrical equipment They are positioned for easy
access by the skipper and lighted for night visibility.
Horn
The trumpet air horn is controlled by a toggle switch. Read
and understand the horn signals explained in the Rules of
the Road chapter.
Fwd Bilge
This switch controls the forward bilge pump. When the
switch is depressed it bypasses the automatic float and
activates the bilge pump. In the off position the automatic
float feature monitors the pump. When the icon located
in the middle of the switch is lighted red the automatic
system is activated.
Aft Bilge
This switch controls the forward bilge pump. When the
switch is depressed it bypasses the automatic float and
activates the bilge pump. In the off position the automatic
float feature monitors the pump. When the icon located
in the middle of the switch is lighted red the automatic
system is activated.
SWITCH PANEL
Nav/Anchor
The red and green navigation lights along with the
masthead anchor light are controlled by this switch. Read
and understand all the rules regarding use of navigation
lights for night running.
Cockpit Lt
The cockpit lights are useful for accessing areas of the
boat after dark. These lights are normally positioned at
points such as entrances and stairways.
Arch Lt
The radar arch lights are controlled by this switch.
Foredeck Lt
This switch controls the light positioned at the forward
deck work area. This light is a safety feature when working
the lines, etc. after dark.
Panel Lt
The instrument panel gauges and switches are controlled
by this light. This is especially useful for night time cruising.
Dimmer
This switch allows any lighting controlled by the gauge
panel to be dimmed as a house light. The switch contains
a rheostat that accomplishes this task. This feature cuts
down on glare especially valuable for night cruising.
Electronics
This switch controls the operation of any electronics
including GPS/Plotter, Depth Sounder & VHF radio.
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