Owner`s manual

Electrical System
4-1
Section 4
OS 255
Electrical Systems
4.1 General
Your Pursuit is equipped with a 12-volt DC
electrical system and draws current from on-
board batteries.
Electrical schematics are included in this
manual to assist technicians when servicing
the electrical systems. Pursuit does not rec-
ommend that you attempt to service or mod-
ify the electrical system yourself. We
recommend that you take your boat to an
authorized Pursuit dealer for service or
installation of additional electrical equip-
ment. 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.
4.2 DC System
Batteries
The 12-volt batteries in your boat provide
optimum performance for engine starting,
house lights, and electronics loads. There
are two, Group 31, lead-acid batteries
located in the aft bilge. They require similar
maintenance to 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 circuit breakers
installed on your engines.
DC Distribution
The 12-volt DC system comprises of batter-
ies that charge using the engine charging
system. Twelve-volt power is distributed to
the battery switches and main breakers,
accessed through a hatch in the aft cockpit,
that protect the Main Distribution Panel
(MDP), electronics, 24-hour essential cir-
cuits and the windlass.
Circuit protection devices on each engine
protect the engine, ignition systems, and
gauges. Please refer to the engine owner's
manual for information about your engines.
! CAUTION
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.
! CAUTION
All new 12-volt equipment added to
the boat needs additional circuitry
protection. Do not overload the exist-
ing accessory circuit breakers or
other circuitry using additional 12-volt
equipment.