The terminals should be connected to the battery with the thumbscrews
provided. The circuits in the electrical system are labeled on the switch panel as
follows:
• Running Lights: This switch operates the 10 point (112M2 degrees) port
(red) and starboard (green) navigation lights; and the white 12 point (135
degree) stern light.
• Cabin Lights: This switch operates the circuit carrying the two cabin lights;
one in the forecabin and one in the main cabin. Both are mounted on
either side of the main bulkhead on the starboard side. Each cabin light is
provided with a separate switch.
• Bow Light: If this has been installed, this switch operates the white, 20 point
(225 degrees) bow light mounted on the foreside of the mast just above
the spreaders. A deck plug and socket is included in this circuit to
facilitate unstepping of the mast.
• Spreader Lights: If these have been installed, this switch operates the two
lights located under the spreaders. A separate deck plug and socket is
provided to allow disconnection when unstepping the mast. There are
also two separate wire connectors at the spreaders so that the spreaders
may be removed from the mast.
• Miscellaneous: This is a spare switch and fuse to allow the installation of an
additional circuit.
The wiring used is No. 16 two conductor, vinyl coated. All circuits are provided
with a fuse; for replacements specify 5 amp. 1/4" dia. x 1¼"' long, cartridge fuse.
Higher amperage fuses up to 20 amp. would also be satisfactory.
The bulbs in the navigation lights are No. 68, (4 C.P), those in the cabin lights No.
90 (6 C.P), and those in the spreader lights No. 94 (15 C.P). All are double
contact, bayonet base bulbs.
A No. 68 bulb uses 0.6 amps. Thus with the port, starboard and stern navigation
lights turned on, consumption would be 1.8 amps. The 40 amp./hr battery when
fully charged would thus provide approximately 20 hours continuous running
after which the battery would require recharging. The bow light and each of the
cabin lights require 0.6 amps. to operate and the spreader lights 1.0 amp. Use of
these lights will shorten the recharge period proportionally. The battery may be
recharged in the same way as an automobile battery and the level of
electrolyte should be similarly maintained.
If any electrical fixture fails to operate when turned on, the fuse should be
checked and if blown the circuit should be checked for short circuits. Replace if
blown. If, after replacing the fuse, the circuit still fails to operate, check the bulbs
and replace if necessary. If this does not cure the problem, check for loose
connections or a faulty switch and repair or replace defective part. In the case
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