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Friday, April 5, 2024

How to install a battery switch on a boat


 How to install a battery switch on a boat

This video steps you through how to install a Blue Sea Systems M-series master battery cutoff / disconnect switch on a Skeeter TZX 190 bass boat. This switch cuts off a 24V Garmin Force Trolling Motor but the installation is the same whether you have a 12 Volt or 36 Volt system. I have another battery cut off switch on my SeaClearPower harness. I do not have a battery disconnect switch to my motor or secondary electronics.


A battery on / off switch is a must have for the safety and operation of your bass boat's (or any marine vessel) electronics / wiring / electrical system. Main power cutoff switches are to make sure your electronics don’t drain your batteries while your boat is sitting in your garage for long periods of time. These switches protect the overall health and longevity of your expensive batteries especially lithium ion batteries!!!

Tired of having a dead battery on your boat when you hop on it to go for a cruise? Have you ever wondered how difficult it is to install a battery switch on your boat? This video takes you through installing this Guest brand battery switch from Pontoon Stuff. This is an On/Off switch that completely cuts power when in the OFF position. That way no draw can wear your battery down whether you know the source (a light left on) or you can't figure out where the draw is coming from (AKA phantom draw). Simply turn the switch to ON when you're heading out for a boat ride or day on the water, then switch it to OFF when you've returned to the dock and are done boating for the day.


 How to install a battery switch on a boat

This video steps you through how to install a Blue Sea Systems M-series master battery cutoff / disconnect switch on a Skeeter TZX 190 bass boat. This switch cuts off a 24V Garmin Force Trolling Motor but the installation is the same whether you have a 12 Volt or 36 Volt system. I have another battery cut off switch on my SeaClearPower harness. I do not have a battery disconnect switch to my motor or secondary electronics.


A battery on / off switch is a must have for the safety and operation of your bass boat's (or any marine vessel) electronics / wiring / electrical system. Main power cutoff switches are to make sure your electronics don’t drain your batteries while your boat is sitting in your garage for long periods of time. These switches protect the overall health and longevity of your expensive batteries especially lithium ion batteries!!!

Tired of having a dead battery on your boat when you hop on it to go for a cruise? Have you ever wondered how difficult it is to install a battery switch on your boat? This video takes you through installing this Guest brand battery switch from Pontoon Stuff. This is an On/Off switch that completely cuts power when in the OFF position. That way no draw can wear your battery down whether you know the source (a light left on) or you can't figure out where the draw is coming from (AKA phantom draw). Simply turn the switch to ON when you're heading out for a boat ride or day on the water, then switch it to OFF when you've returned to the dock and are done boating for the day.

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