Switches

Switch MarkingWhat it controls
Running LightsStern White light
Bow red/green lights
Masthead LightsMasthead all around White/Green/Red lights
Bow light?? Anchor light ??
Deck LightWhite light on forward part of mast – potentially steaming light
USB OutletUSB outlet at helm station
12 Volt OutletUnknown
ChartplotterStandard Horizon chartplotter at Companionway
Depth sounder
STW transducer
SSBUnknown
BlowerAs Marked
Hot Water TankALWAYS LEAVE THIS OFFAs Marked
MicrowaveAs Marked
Cabin Lights PtAs Marked
Cabin Lights StbdAs Marked
InverterAs Marked
PropaneAs Marked
F.W. PumpAs Marked
Wabasco HeaterAs Marked
Auto PilotUnknown
RadarAs Marked
VHFWill have to manually power up the handsets too.As Marked
A.C. MainAs Marked
Outlets PtSupplies power to the electrical outlet in Galley and V BerthAs Marked
Rotary Power SwitchUnder Sail or Anchor – HOUSEHOLD
At Dock for charging – BOTH
Port Winch
Stbd Winch
Disconnected
150 Amp BreakerAnchor Windlass – OFF unless windlass in use
Electrical Breaker Panel breakout

Common Scenarios

AutopilotOFF
RadarON in reduced visibility
VHFON. Additionally handsets with power button on handlet
ChartplotterON. Provides power to Standard Horizon chartplotter in Companionway. Also powers depth sounder and STW sensor
USB OutletON. Powers USB Power outlet at Helm for iPad)
Electronics breakers
SwitchSailingMotoring
Bow LightOFFOFF
Masthead LightONOFF
Running LightsONON
Deck LightOFFON
Night operations
Bow LightON
Masthead LightOFF
Running LightsOFF
Deck LightOFF
Night Anchoring
F.W. SwitchOFF unless needing water, then ON
Propane SwitchOFF unless cooking, then ON
Don’t forget to turn on/off solenoid control in Galley
InverterOFF unless needing to power computer at Nav Station
Wabasco HeaterOFF unless needing heat, then ON and set thermostat starboard side of companionway ladder
Hot Water HeaterALWAYS OFF
Cabin Lights Pt & Stbdusually OFF
Housekeeping – DAY
F.W. SwitchOFF unless needing water, then ON
Propane SwitchOFF unless cooking, then ON
Don’t forget to turn on/off solenoid control in Galley
InverterOFF unless needing to power computer at Nav Station
Wabasco HeaterOFF unless needing heat, then ON and set thermostat starboard side of companionway ladder
Hot Water HeaterALWAYS OFF
Cabin Lights Pt & Stbdusually ON
Note that each light has a separate power switch as well.
Towards BOW for RED (both have three letters)
Towards STERN for WHITE (both have 5 letters)
Housekeeping – NIGHT
SwitchConnected to Shore PowerDisconnected from Shore Power
A.C. MainONOFF
Outlets PtONOFF
MicrowaveONOFF
Shore power/AC Management