help with identifying switches

[groundloop]

I got a '91 Vision 185T bass boat basically for free. I started feeling kind of sorry for it, and instead of parting it out and taking the hull to the dump like I originally planned (and should do if I had any sense) I decided to rebuild it (this will be my third boat restoration, I feel like I finally know what I'm doing). While I'm still working on the transom and stringers I'm thinking ahead a bit for a few things like switch panels (I'll be making new ones myself). I can't even begin to read most of the faded lettering on the existing switches, so hopefully someone here has some ideas on what these switches are for (or what I ought ought to be using those spaces for). Of course I could take the time to trace the wires, but it will save me several hours if I can get some feedback here.

Thanks.



Here's a photo of the panel at the bow:






And here's the one next to the driver... I can make out the Nav light switch, courtesy light switch, "Oxidize" which I'm guessing is the live will aerator, and I'd assume one is a bilge pump auto/manual switch. The other one I don't have a clue about.

[billnorman1]

Wow, that thing really ate some sun. I don't know what they should be labeled, but each of those switches started service with a rubber nipple/cap on it, and they are procurable as a separate item when you get ready to put it back in service. It'll look a lot better.

[groundloop]

Yep, and since those switches probably got wet on plenty of occasions they're all getting replaced.

I guess instead of asking what all those switches are I should have asked the more generic question of what experienced bass anglers think would be useful to include in those switch panels. I'll be making new switch panels, so right now is my chance to customize it however I think will work best.

[CastingCall]

I'd put a switch for "sonar" to depower all of your electronics and GPS pucks. Horn momentary switch is common. On the bow panel, a tilt up/down switch for the big motor is a must IMO.

[wildturkey]

In the top switch panel one is running/anchor lights. One is aerator. One is trim switch. One is oxidation which it air pump into live well.
Bottom panel: the top switch is power to all other switches. Second switch down is bilge pump.

[wildturkey]

I started thinking about the front panel and remembered it didn't have the oxidizer switch. One switch was a charge switch which cut power to trolling motor when charging trolling batteries.