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I am looking at purchasing a 2002 290 Outrage and to say the least I have questions. But one thing at a time. This boat has a master switch and breaker panel that I am unfamiliar with. I've also not seen it on other boats I've looked at. The other BWs I've seen have Perko switches, even another one in the exact year model. Can someone explain to me how this panel works and whether there are any caveats to how they need to be switched when underway or anchored with engines off but accessories running and when connected to shore power? I'm familiar and have used the Perko switches as well as the Blue Sea switches and ACRs. Finally, is this something that is outdated and just needs to be pulled and replaced?
In reviewing listings for other 290's I see a different panel setup.
Then again, the engine install and accessory installation was done at the selling dealer and not at the factory back in 2002. This could explain why the electrical panels could be different.
Given the corrosion and signs of moisture, I would be wary. Removing the exterior cover and inspecting the inside components would be wise.
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Edited by Phil T on 01/10/21 - 4:33 PM
1992 Outrage 17 I
2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+
2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
Yes I saw that exact one and that's what made me wonder about this panel. I'll definitely take a look behind the panel to see if there is any further corrosion. Have you seen a panel like this before? I'm also curious about it's operation.
I am giving an educated guess here but looks like 3 battery switches with 3 batteries hooked up. Switches looks to have removable keys as a safety feature and breakers on the top. I would think 1 house battery and two motor start up batteries. Maybe the middle is house and then port and starboard batteries switches. It should work like any other battery switch panels. Think of the switch being for only one motor or house and you select which batteries or combination of batteries to run through that switch. Just don't accidentally turn a switch complete off if motor is running.
Archie
As I recall this is a TABS system. A colleague is an electrical engineer and said it is a very well designed 3 battery system as above comment. Unfortunately it is in a terrible location for corrosion. Mine was corroded and rather than deal with it simply replaced with Perko switches. If you don’t do that be sure to connect all 3 keys together with some mono or whatever or one key will end up in bilge where you really can’t reach it.
