Helm switch layout for 2002 FV 342

Stodge

I've purchased a 2002 FV 342.  Most of the labels on the illuminated switches at the helm have been rubbed off.  Is there a diagram, or photo available that will show me what function the switches have?  I hate to push and guess.

Thanks,

Mike

john744

I have a 2002 FV 310, not sure if the layout is the same but you're welcome to try.  More Good news - go to http://searay-parts.com      http://www.searay-parts.com/Carling-rocker-switch-s/122.htm     Here you will find most (but not all) of the replacement actuators for $2.50 each.  

I had to go to ebay for PANEL  WIPER  and TRANSOM LT.  They were $10.50 each on E-Bay

NAV/ANCH -  ARCH LTS  -  TRANSOM LTS - COCKPIT LTS -  ACC - PANEL LTS - ENG HATCH - WIPER - BILGE - BLOWER - HORN

Stodge

I think what would work the best is a photo of the helm switches of someone's 342.  Then I'd know what's where.

gslpro

Hopefully your will be able to read these switches.  

ME207

Click on this link for 2002 342 listing ... it has a decent pic of the helm switches:
http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/2002/Rinker-342-Fiesta-Vee-2666830/Jacksonville/FL/United-States#.U2ljAsYxlk8

LaRea

2003 342, from port to stbd:

Nav/anchor

spreader lights

transom lights

cockpit lights

cabin lights

panel lights

engine hatch

wiper

bilge pump

blower

gslpro

RinkerYan said:

Dont know what year that 342 panel is but it does not look like mine at all

What year is yours?

raybo3

You need to post a picture if yours looks different. Why is that boat listed for only $47,900?????

Dream_Inn

raybo3 said:

You need to post a picture if yours looks different. Why is that boat listed for only $47,900?????

Raybo, that's about right now for a 2002 342.

explore7425

That's good money for an 02. I bet it goes for less. 

Dream_Inn

RinkerYan said:

If someone owes nothing on their boat they will list it way below value  just to get rid of it. Same with houses.

I agree, but not sure why anyone would think that what they still owe on their boat is what it is worth. Money talks & I see why too many people think they're boat is worth way too much. I've been a two-boat owner twice, and both times was for less than a month. What sold each of mine was, the boat was in the water, immediately ready for a ride, in great shape, & priced right.

Black_Diamond

Priced right is always the key..home, car, boat.  people get 'greedy' or price to 'talk down' and buyers walk buy. 

Selling your diesel machine there RY?

Stodge

Thanks for the photos and list.  I'm going to figure out some labels.

One questions, the switch labeled "panel lights" is a momentary switch that can go up or down, just like the engine hatch switch.  But I haven't been able to figure out what it actually does.  

Dream_Inn

Stodge, that adjust the lighting on your dash when you have your running nav lights on.  It helps keep the dash glare at a minimum when navigating at night.

Stodge

Ahhhh, makes sense.

Thanks!

Bruce

Dimmer switch for the dash back lights

cls10105

@Stodge, Hi Stodge was you able to find labels or did you make some. I have the same problem with my 342. 
Thanks 

Liberty44140

Had the same issue so I replaced all of my switch covers this fall, $60 from new wire marine. Took 10 minutes 

cls10105

@Liberty44140, did you get the etched? It looked liked it would be really helpful in the dark.
thanks for your help, these will look nice I was sick of guessing. The switch by the keys in the picture above that has acc on it. What does it do? I ordered the cover but don’t know what it does.

Liberty44140

I did not get the etched, I went with the least expensive switches with the blue squares. Etching would certainly be nice but I didn’t think that I needed it. 
On my boat the switch next to the ignitions is the blower so I got a switch labeled blower for that one. 

cls10105

Mine is not the blower but it makes sense and should be. If anyone knows what that switch controls on a 2002 342, I would really appreciate it.

Ian

Our 310 of the same era is like that and had nothing wired to it, a spare. I wired the stereo off the port key acc position to this switch instead. 

Stodge

cls10105 said:

@Stodge, Hi Stodge was you able to find labels or did you make some. I have the same problem with my 342. 
Thanks 

I ended up getting a label maker that accepts different color film, and film that prints white on clear.  Then I put those labels on my dash.  At some point I want to replace the switch covers.  Several folks on here have done that.