We stock everything your boat needs. In boats without a battery isolator it is a common practice for the output of the alternator to be led to the load side of the battery selector switch which allows you to choose which bank you want to charge.
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Battery switch for boat. Its primary job is to permit you to select which battery you want to use for starting and charging or the operation of your other devices. Shop read reviews or ask questions about battery switches at the official west marine online store. The battery youve selected powers all of your 12 volt dc systems engine ignition lights electronics stereo etc. To prevent unauthorized use of your boat or vehicle as well as to prevent battery drain battery switches are designed to cut off power to the battery. Assuming your boat is of recent abyc standard construction that means youve got two batteries a 120 volt ac shore power charger and one engine with an alternator. The perko battery switch is usable for boats with two or more batteries.
Incidentally these switches are not only for marine use. 48 out of 5 stars 569. Shop with confidence get free shipping to home or stores price match guarantee. A abigail battery switch 12 48 v 2751250 amps battery power cutoff master switch disconnect isolator for car vehicle rv atv utv marine boat on off position by a abigail 1499 14. Youll find battery switches ignition switches 12 volt outlets and power cords for shore power. Since 1968 west marine has grown to over 250 local stores with knowledgeable associates happy to assist.
Battery switch 6v 12v 24v 48v battery disconnect master cutoff switch for marine boat rv atv utv vehicles waterproof heavy duty battery isolator switch onoff 47 out of 5 stars 319 1697 16. Blue sea systems 350 amp e series battery switches. Blue sea systems 300 amp m series battery switches. Theyre also ideal for cars boats trucks rvs and other motorized equipment too. Your system works something like this. Wire your boat for power with electrical wiring 12 volt batteries fuses fuse blocks and switch panels from blue sea systems and seasense.
You can use it with dual or single systems. 46 out of 5 stars 793. When your boat is operating under engine the alternator is used to charge your batteries.