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I am new to this 2000 17 Montauk and I am doing some wiring trouble shooting. The two side lights at the base of the console (on the sides) are on at all times and I am certain that they are at least one cause for my batteries to drain. Just wanting to know that they should not be on all the time. I have to get in there and trace the wiring, I assume, to figure out what is going on. Not an easy proposition. My nav light switch also doesn't seem to turn any lights on or off, although when in the on position, it lights up. The nav lights are not working at all, switch on or off. Bulbs in these lights are led replacements.
Any tips or resources to sort this out would be appreciated.
Thanks to both for the help. Yes I have to trace the wires which is a challenge since the console has wires for vhf radio and an am/fm radio with speakers. That’s in addition to wiring to switches, bilge etc. It not very neat and easy to follow and I don’t bend well any more. I took the bulbs out of the lights as an interim solution until I can down and in there. I might have to remove the seat and frame to give myself some leg room. That’s a job for the winter.
I found unscrewing the console from the floor and rotating it 45 degrees counter clockwise helps.
Removing the RPS is only 8 screws also helps. It is easy to reinstall.
Remember to insert new marine sealant in the screw holes of the floor. Use Boat Life marine sealant and NOT an adhesive.
