Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: 1998 Dauntless wiring

Posted by dauntless-n-miami on 10/05/15 - 8:50 AM
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Hello Daunt-less, and congrats on your Dauntless 15 purchase!!!

If your comfortable around 12 volt DC then you should do well solving your wiring issue. If you don't already have one, consider a 12 volt light tester for the repair. I would suggest first determining which of the Gray, Gray w/Black strip wires is which light fixture (Bow and stern). Once determined then label them. For a quick test you can run a jumper wire from your battery positive (+) post to one lead at a time making sure that the ground or negative (-) lead (Black Wire) is properly attached at the battery (Neg. -).

The light switch panel will typically have 3 positions. Pressing rocker switch at top activates NAV Lights (Bow and Stern), rocker switch level is off for all lights, pressing rocker switch at bottom activates ANCHOR Light only. Depending on the configuration of the terminal poles of your light switch is how you will organize or route your light leads along with power (Red lead) and ground.

If installing new wire terminals consider purchasing marine grade terminals that incorporate the "shrink" tubing sleeve for better seal and wire "pull-out" security. Also review what wire gage is being used for the light circuit so as to select the appropriate terminals and attachment method to switch. Should be a "spade" style connection.

Hope all works out...
Best,
Angel M.