Help ID Electrical Switches aboard a 1990 230 Power Quest

[skip@joliet]

Own a 1990 230 Power Quest / Conquest / Power Play (all names are displayed on this Boat). There are 10 bat-handle switches mounted left to right above the steering wheel. There is a glass cylindrical fuse matched to each switch and mounted directly below the switch. Most of the switch/fuse combinations have the silk screen name / purpose removed or rubbed off. I hope to identify what the silk screen said, the purpose of each pair. Most can be identified by using them. Example: Bilge Blower, Wiper, Cockpit Lights, Cabin Lights, Anchor Light, Running Lights. Several have no purpose that I can find, were they spares? One is completely missing and I need to replace it. There is a hole in the panel and some wires but the switch is missing while the fuse is still there. I can furnish pictures to assist, just advise if this would help. Also, does anyone have an idea how to label the switches other than an expensive silkscreen process? I don?t like taped labels. Need something that both looks good and will function for the long haul in my boating environment(the Great Lakes area). Happy New Year -skip!

 

[bobdec]

If you don't want taped labels, another thread pointed the poster to a trophy shop. They have equipment to engrave on different types and color platforms.

 

[alldodge]

Own a 1990 230 Power Quest / Conquest / Power Play (all names are displayed on this Boat). There are 10 bat-handle switches mounted left to right above the steering wheel. There is a glass cylindrical fuse matched to each switch and mounted directly below the switch. Most of the switch/fuse combinations have the silk screen name / purpose removed or rubbed off. I hope to identify what the silk screen said, the purpose of each pair. Most can be identified by using them. Example: Bilge Blower, Wiper, Cockpit Lights, Cabin Lights, Anchor Light, Running Lights. Several have no purpose that I can find, were they spares? One is completely missing and I need to replace it. There is a hole in the panel and some wires but the switch is missing while the fuse is still there. I can furnish pictures to assist, just advise if this would help. Also, does anyone have an idea how to label the switches other than an expensive silkscreen process? I don’t like taped labels. Need something that both looks good and will function for the long haul in my boating environment(the Great Lakes area). Happy New Year -skip!

:welcome: to iboats

Cannot tell you what the switches are for. If trial doesn't give you your answers the pull the panel back and try tracing wires. Some should turn on engine room lights, bilge pump. If it has silent choice one could be for them.

As for lettering the panel, I use to use dry transfers to identify switches for power panels in the Navy. Something like in the link below. You could cover with clear coat on each one, or remove everything, identify and then clear coat the while panel

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1R2JDV343Q5FFRBSRH9T

 

[rickryder]

If you don't want taped labels, another thread pointed the poster to a trophy shop. They have equipment to engrave on different types and color platforms.

I love this idea... I can see a new panel plate of brass with engraving for each switch!