4.2.3 Main switches

The different electronic circuits of the boat are controlled by the main switches on the distribution board.

The main switches allow the batteries to be disconnected from all devices that consume electricity. When the main switches are in the On position, the current is conducted to the distribution board and from there to different parts of the boat.

The background color of the main switch and the text On shows that the electronic circuit is switched on, and when the circuit is switched off, the background color is red and the text says Off.

When you leave the boat for any length of time, switch off the current from all main switches. Devices that constantly need current are active regardless of the position of the main switches.

The design drawing of the boat’s electrical system is presented in Appendix II. The main switch is located under the after seat. In the main switch panel, there are direct supply switches for critical equipment and main switches for the start batteries, the service battery and the Aux battery.

Current is fed to the engine by turning the Start switch to the On position. The current feed to other equipment is achieved by turning the Service switch to the On position, and feed to the bow thruster and windlasses is achieved by turning the Aux switch to the On position.

Main switch panel

(1)

Start batteries

(2)

Service battery

(3)

Optional second engine main switch

Optional remote main switch panel

(1)

Start batteries

(2)

Service battery

(3)

Space for the switch of optional second engine

(4)

Space for the switch of optional bow thruster and windlass