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Chapter 4:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4.1 General
Your Pursuit is equipped with a 12-volt DC electrical system and draws current from on-board batteries.
The Group 31, 12-volt batteries provided in your boat are of the lead-acid type. They will require periodic
maintenance.
COMPARTMENTS ON A PURSUIT BOAT MAY BE LIGHTED FOR NIGHT USE. LIGHT
BULBS GENERATE HEAT AND CAN IGNITE ORDINARY COMBUSTIBLES CAUSING A
FIRE. DO NOT PLACE OR STORE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS IN CONTACT WITH
LIGHT BULBS. TURN OFF ALL LIGHTING PRIOR TO LEAVING THE BOAT.
4.2 12-Volt DC System
There are three batteries located in a compartment in the front of the helm seat. There are two batteries in
parallel for the port engine, connected to battery switch number 1. There is one battery for the starboard
engine, connected to battery switch number 2. All three batteries can be charged by the engines. Most house
functions are feed by the number 2 switch. The optional windlass is supplied power by the number 2 switch.
An automatic voltage control system manages charging of the batteries whenever the engines are running. The
system is equipped with a battery parallel feature that allows both engine batteries to be connected in parallel
for extra battery power while starting the engines.
Twelve-volt power is distributed to the 12-volt accessories through individual circuit breakers in the helm,
cockpit and cabin panels. A main breaker located on the battery switch panel protects the system from an
overload. Other circuit breakers on the module protect the circuits for the optional windlass, high amperage
components, the stereo memory and the automatic float switches for the aft and mid bilge pumps. A circuit
breaker located on each engine protects the engine ignition systems and gauges.
PROPER FUSE OR BREAKER PROTECTION MUST BE PROVIDED FOR ALL 12-VOLT
EQUIPMENT ADDED. DO NOT OVERLOAD THE ACCESSORY CIRCUIT BREAKERS OR
OTHER CIRCUITRY THROUGH ADDITIONAL 12-VOLT EQUIPMENT.