Key West Boats 2015 176BR, Quick Manual And Schematics

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Electrical System
Optional T-Top (176BR and 186BR)
If your boat is installed with an optional canvas T-Top, it can be rigged with spreader lights and additional courtesy lights.
These lights are controlled by switches located on the port side of the electronics box. A Fuse block with ATC fuses is
installed inside the electronics box to provide overcurrent protection. Power is supplied to T-Top accessories via a single red
wire that is connected to the terminal post on the main fuse block. It connects to the T-Top fuse block where power is than
distributed to the T-Top accessories through their respective fuses. All T-Top accessories are grounded to a grounding post
on the fuse block which is connected to the ground post on the main fuse block inside the console.
Trolling Motor Packages (176BR and 186BR)
The 176BR and 186BR can be fitted with an optional trolling motor harness and plug. If you choose to, a 24V trolling motor
can be installed at the factory. 24V trolling motors will be rigged with two batteries that are rigged in series. A circuit
breaker is installed, adjacent to the batteries, that allows you to disconnect the batteries from the trolling motor harness
whenever the boat is stored or the trolling motor is not being used. The trolling motor harness features a plug and receptacle
located in the bow. To use your trolling motor, insert the plug into the receptacle and make sure the trolling motor circuit
breaker is closed. The trolling motor’s electrical system is completely isolated from the 12V house and engine systems. The
charging system on the engine is not designed to charge the trolling motor batteries. The trolling motor batteries can only be
charged via the battery charger that comes with the trolling motor package. If you anticipate using your trolling motor, fully
charge the batteries before each use. Low voltage in any of the two batteries will cause the motor to not function properly.
Please see “Dealer Installed Equipment” section on next page for further information regarding battery installation.
Battery Charger (176BR and 186BR)
As an option, a battery charger can be installed that will charge one or both batteries, depending on the battery installation.
The battery charger converts AC power into DC power that is used to charge the batteries. The charger is powered by a plug
on the console that receives a standard 110V plug from the female end of a 110V extension chord. It allows you to plug the
boat into a regular 110V outlet. Please consult the battery charger’s manual before using your charger for the first time. If
the optional Battery selector switch is installed, it does not need to be on to direct the charge from the battery charger.