Switch panels for sailboats and sailing yachts
Made-to-measure switch panels for the nav station of your sailing yacht: low power consumption, lighting that can be switched off at night, clearly separated 12 V and 230 V sections. Designed by people who sail themselves.
Sailors want different things from motorboaters
On a sailing yacht every amp-hour counts. Days at anchor or under sail mean power from batteries, solar and alternator is carefully rationed. That is why the energy consumption of the panel is a central part of our design – not an afterthought.
We understand this because we sail ourselves. A good sailboat switch panel shows at a glance what is on, draws as little as possible at rest and stays dark at night when it matters.
What matters in a sailing yacht switch panel
Efficient LED lighting
In buttons and engraving, dimmable or switchable for night sailing.
No unnecessary standby current
Indicators and lighting only where they are really needed.
Lighting can be switched off (optional)
The button lighting can be turned off completely without the switches losing their function.
Red night light
On request, to preserve night vision in the cockpit and at the nav station.
Battery management in view
Isolators, voltage and tank gauges clearly laid out.
12 V and 230 V separated
Cleanly separated sections for DC system, shore power and inverter.
Built for the nav station
On a sailing yacht the switch panel usually sits at the nav station or by the companionway. We draw it to the dimensions of the existing opening so it replaces the old panel without sawing. Functions are grouped the way you use them on board: navigation, navigation lights, pumps, refrigeration, interior lighting.
The IP67 push buttons from NorTide Marine switch up to 20 A directly, without relays. Text, symbols and your yacht's name are laser engraved – on acrylic from the back, so nothing wears off.
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Delivered wired and tested
Every panel is designed and wired by electrical specialists with marine experience: cable size and fusing calculated, tinned marine cable, every circuit individually fused and tested under power. With a wiring diagram and numbered wires, installation on board is simple.
You can choose anything from an unwired panel to a fully wired unit with fuse box, terminal strip and busbars.
Frequently asked questions about sailboat switch panels
How much power does the panel lighting use?
We use efficient LEDs and light only what is needed. On request the button lighting can be dimmed or switched off completely without the switches losing their function.
Will the new panel fit the opening of my old one?
Yes. Send us the dimensions of the opening and mounting holes. The panel is drawn to fit, usually without any sawing.
Can you include the 230 V section?
We cleanly separate the 12 V and 230 V sections for shore power and inverter. Ask us about your installation.
My boat has a 24 V system. Is that possible?
Yes. All panels are available for 12 V and 24 V.
A new switch panel for your sailing yacht?
Send us a photo of your current panel and the dimensions of the opening.