Electrical System
Battery Selector Switch (Optional) – Single Engine 244CC
As an option, a battery selector switch can be installed. The battery selector switch is installed on the starboard side of the console. The battery switch
provides power to the engine and 12V accessories. The switch is a dual circuit switch and has 4 positions (OFF, 1, 2, Both). This allows power to be
supplied by either battery 1, battery 2, or both simultaneously. The switch also directs the charging current from the engine’s alternator.
If position “1”, is selected on the switch, the engine and 12V accessories will receive power from Battery 1 and the engine’s alternator will charge Battery
1. Battery 2 will be isolated and in reserve. If position “2”, is selected on the switch, the engine and 12V accessories will receive power from Battery 2
and the engine’s alternator will charge Battery 2. Battery 1 will be isolated and in reserve. If position “Both” is selected, the switch connects the
batteries in parallel and the engine and 12V accessories will receive power from both batteries. The engine’s alternator will charge both batteries
simultaneously as well. When the boat is underway, placing the switch in the “Both” position is recommended so that both batteries charge. When the
boat is moored (Engine Off) and 12V accessories are being used, it is recommended to select position “1” or “2” so that one battery is isolated and can be
used to crank the engine. When using the windlass, it is recommended to place the battery switch in the “Both” position due to the high power demand.
Battery Selector Switch (Optional) – Twin Engine 244CC
As an option,244CC that are rigged with two engines, two dual battery selector switches can be installed. A third battery will be rigged with this
installation that will serve as a house battery and additional starting battery for both engines. The battery selector switches are installed on the
starboard side of the console. The switches are dual circuit switches and have 4 positions (OFF, 1, 2, Both).
Top Battery Switch
– The top battery switch provides power to the port engine and 12V house systems. If position “1” is selected on the switch, the port
engine and 12V accessories will receive power from Battery#1 (Port Engine Battery). The port engine’s alternator will charge Battery 1. Battery 2
(House Battery) will be isolated and in reserve. If position “2”, is selected on the switch, the engine and 12V accessories will receive power from Battery
2 and the engine’s alternator will charge Battery 2. Battery 1 will be isolated and in reserve. If position “Both” is selected, the switch connects the
batteries in parallel and the engine and 12V accessories will receive power from both batteries. The engine’s alternator will charge both batteries
simultaneously as well. When the boat is underway, placing the switch in the “Both” position is recommended so that both batteries charge. When the
boat is moored (Engine Off) and 12V accessories are being used, it is recommended to select position “2” so that the port engine battery is isolated and
can be used to crank the engine.
Lower Battery Switch
– The lower battery switch provides power to the starboard engine. If position “1” is selected on the switch, the starboard engine
will receive power from Battery 3 (Starboard Engine Battery). The Starboard engine’s alternator will charge Battery 3. Battery 2 (House Battery) will
be isolated and in reserve. If position “2”, is selected on the switch, the engine will receive power from Battery 2 and the engine’s alternator will charge
Battery 2. Battery 3 will be isolated and in reserve. If position “Both” is selected, the switch connects the batteries in parallel and the engine will receive
power from both batteries. The engine’s alternator will charge both batteries simultaneously as well. When the boat is underway, placing the switch in
the “Both” position is recommended so that both batteries charge. When the boat is moored (Engines Off) and 12V accessories are being used, it is
recommended to turn the switch to “Off” or “1” so that battery 3 is isolated from battery 2 and can be used to crank the starboard engine.
