Owner`s manual

C 230

Chapter 4:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

4.1 General

Your Pursuit is equipped with a 12-volt DC electrical system and draws current from on-board batteries.

There are electrical schematics included in this manual to assist technicians in the servicing the electrical

systems. Pursuit does not recommend that you attempt to service or modify the electrical system yourself.

We recommend that you take your boat to an authorized Pursuit dealer for service or installation of additional

electrical equipment. Pursuit reserves the right to modify or update the electrical system at any time without

notice to the consumer or obligation to make updates to boats built prior to the change.

COMPARTMENTS ON A PURSUIT BOAT MAY BE LIGHTED FOR NIGHT USE. LIGHT BULBS

GENERATE HEAT AND CAN IGNITE ORDINARY COMBUSTIBLES CAUSING A FIRE. DO NOT

PLACE OR STORE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS IN CONTACT WITH LIGHT BULBS. TURN

OFF ALL LIGHTING PRIOR TO LEAVING THE BOAT.

4.2 DC System

BATTERIES

The 12-volt batteries in your boat have been selected to provide optimum performance for engine starting and

house and electronics loads. There are two Group 31, lead acid batteries located in the aft bilge. They will

require similar maintenance as those found in automobiles. A circuit breaker located on each engine protects

the engine ignition systems and gauges. Please refer to the engine owner's manual for information on the

circuit breakers installed on your engines.

DC DISTRIBUTION

The 12-volt DC system is made up of batteries that are charged by the engine charging system. Boats that

are factory rigged with Yamaha® engines utilize the Yamaha Battery Isolator to charge the engine cranking

battery and the house battery. Twelve-volt power is distributed to the battery switches, accessed through a

hatch in the aft port corner of the cockpit, and main breakers, in the battery switch panel, that protect the helm

panel, electronics, 24-hour essential circuits and the windlass.

Circuit protection located on each engine protects the engine ignition systems and gauges. Please refer to the

engine owner's manual for information on your engines.

PROPER FUSE OR BREAKER PROTECTION MUST BE PROVIDED FOR ALL 12-VOLT EQUIP-

MENT ADDED. DO NOT OVERLOAD THE ACCESSORY CIRCUIT BREAKERS OR OTHER CIR-

CUITRY THROUGH ADDITIONAL 12-VOLT EQUIPMENT.