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JGibson

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Ok, so I want to hook up my Nav lights to a switch so that I can turn them on a certain way: Both on, Stern only, Both off. Will this require two switches or can I use an On/Off/On switch? Any answer will require some info on how to wire these up LOL.

Do I need a breaker?
If yes, Why?

Fuse Box?
Or is that almost like a Breaker?

Can I run lights, fish/depth finder and Trolley motor on one battery? (Not alot of room in a 1436)

I plan to add a Trolley Motor & fish/depth finder later so some info on this would be appreciated also.
 
You can do that with a 3 position switch.. And yes, you should have a breaker or fuse for the circuit, it won't need much, maybe a 10A for the lights.. I run a 4 circuit fuse panel and have lights, bilge pump and FF on separate fuses.
You should have no problem with everything off one battery.. The lights and fish finder don't take much juice.
 

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