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 aft seat. In the main switch panel are direct supply switches for critical equipment and main switches for the start batteries, the service battery and the Aux battery.

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

(1)

Start battery

(2)

Service battery