voltage distribution

[Agriman]

A friend has a 2005, 360 Searay. Lost all power to 12 volt gauges (amps, fuel, temperature etc.) Has power to engines, windless, engine hatch. Seems as though he has power to electrical distribution center input but nothing coming out. Anyone experience this and is there a replacement part?

[bud37]

Have him verify power to the main 12vdc breaker then check continuity thru the breaker....perhaps the breaker has seen better days......good luck with it and be careful/safe behind any electrical panels.

[km1125]

All that stuff should be powered via the ignition circuit for each engine. Is this affecting the gauges for both engines?

[Viper]

If he's getting power to the engines and other accessories like the windlass and hatch, I'd say the panel is probably fine. Sounds like it may just have a ground wire off behind the dash. That's where I'd start unless something else is obvious.

[Agriman]

This problem is with both engines. All wiring has been tested and secured. Is there a distribution center control? He said he has power to that but no power exiting from it.

[km1125]

This is not making sense.

Do the engines both start and run fine, but the gauges just don't work?

The amp meter, oil pressure and engine temp gauges should be fed from the 12V IGN circuit of each (respective) engine. The fuel gauge may be tied into one of these or may have a separate feed.

[Agriman]

They are trying to find a solution, not sure if the vessel view is a plug and play or if it has to be wired in. A used one on E-Bay is asking $1300. plus delivery to Ontario.