Is there a way to illuminate the helm switches?

[CareyOn]

The switches on the helm panels (e.g. bilge pumps, nav lights) look like they can light up but I cannot figure out how to do that. Is this possible, and if so how?

 

[Submariner]

They light up when they're turned on. Otherwise they are off/not illuminated.

On some model tugs... when the running lights are turned on, it will illuminate the lights for all the other switches.
Here's some pic's of what the switches look like illuminated.

https://www.letsgochannelsurfing.com/helm-switches

 

[Kaptajnen]

Your post led me to https://newwiremarine.com/marine-grade- ... -switches/
where for just $15.50 I found a red horn switch cover and red wash down cover for my R31-S.
Thanks!

 

[Submariner]

Your post led me to https://newwiremarine.com/marine-grade- ... -switches/
where for just $15.50 I found a red horn switch cover and red wash down cover for my R31-S.
Thanks!

That's awesome! I love my new switch covers. So much easier to read/see; especially the red horn.

 

[CareyOn]

Martin-
Thank you as always for sharing such useful information. Without you I would be literally in the dark.
-John

 

[YukonRon]

I like the labelled switch covers. Thanks for posting.
It has always bugged me that after dark you have to turn on the Nav lights to find your switches. Does Fluid Motion not know that it is actually illegal to have your Nav lights on after dark while at anchor?

 

[Submariner]

Martin-
Thank you as always for sharing such useful information. Without you I would be literally in the dark.
-John

You're quite welcome! Glad you found this useful. 🙂