Video: How to Install a Marine Battery Selector Switch

Installing a boat battery-selector switch provides control over which battery to use when starting the engine and using accessories.

A boat battery-selector switch is a small but mighty component, allowing boaters control over which battery to use when starting the boat engine and powering accessories. It also lets boaters turn off the battery system when the boat is not in use, thus helping to prevent battery drain. In this video, Boating Magazine’s Electronics Editor, Jim Hendricks, shows how easy it is to install this useful component on your boat thanks to Sierra Parts.