This 8-switch stainless panel represents the pinnacle of marine electrical panels – it’s engineered to meet the demands of the largest, most equipment-heavy boats. With eight available switches, one of which is momentary, you gain full control over every aspect of your vessel’s electronics. The seven standard switches can manage continuous loads (lighting, nav equipment, refrigerators, fans, etc.), while the momentary switch is excellent for functions that require a temporary connection – for example, an audible signal (horn/siren) or a spotlight control with spring return. The placement of the red LED button among the blue ones also makes it visually distinct, helping you intuitively find the horn in an urgent situation.
In terms of electrical architecture, the panel is prepared for serious loads. The eight circuits are grouped in pairs under four 15A fuses. This means the panel can safely handle a combination of high-draw accessories – such as powerful searchlights, refrigeration units, winches or pumps – as long as they are sensibly distributed per fuse. If needed, the fuses can be swapped for lower amperage for more sensitive devices, or retrofitted with automatic breakers.
The panel itself boasts a heavy-duty, reliable design: the stainless front plate is thick and resistant to bending, all labels/symbols are laser-etched or permanently printed so they won’t wear off, and the mounting holes are reinforced. The kit includes stainless steel screws as well. Despite its larger size, the panel fits in standard helm console spaces on yachts – a cutout per the technical template is required.
Use cases:
- Large Yachts & Commercial Vessels: This panel is ideal for ship bridges and large yacht helm stations where centralized control of numerous systems is critical. For example, emergency/signal lights, deck winches, ventilation systems, etc., can all be managed from one panel, reducing clutter from multiple separate switches.
- High-Consumption Vessels: On yachts with multiple battery banks and high-power consumers (such as windlasses, inverters, high-intensity floodlights), the reliability of the switch panel is crucial. The stainless 8-switch panel ensures that even under maximum load on all circuits, the frame and contacts remain stable with no overheating or deformation.
- Customization & Expansion: Owing to the number of switches, the captain can customize which switch controls what. Included labels and universal icons make it easy to mark each function – so the crew immediately knows which button does what. If more circuits are needed beyond eight, this panel can be paired with a second panel or a smaller panel from the series, with a matching aesthetic (same stainless steel style for a cohesive look).