320 Rinker FV. What are these for?

Bizmark

We have a 2006 320 FV and there are a couple of things I don't know what they are for. Perhaps someone can help.

First, there is a double set of breakers, under a water resistant receptacle cover in the Port side cockpit just in front of the Aft bench seat. No idea what they run? I thought it was a receptacle 'til I lifted the cover last weekend...surprise!

Second, under each of the gas caps (Port and Starboard stern) there are fill tubes covered with black rubber Perko flaps, about 2" in diameter. I noticed that not all 320's have them, our engines have the enclosed cooling system with heat exchangers, if that makes a difference. Below is the best picture I've got.

Cableguy Greg

The breaker is the required cut off switch for the port side shore power connection. If you are using the port side shore power, the breaker has to be in the on position. If you are using the starboard side, leave the breaker off.

Dream_Inn

The double set of breakers is a way to throw all AC power off for an emergency leaving the boat.  (ie, fire or something wrong with AC).

Not sure what the rubber flaps are, but someone will chime in.

Willhound

Would they be some kind of flushing port for if you didn't have closed cooling? I'd think that Rinker builds all the hulls the same, regardless of cooling.

RustyS

Maybe rod holders? The Perko "flap" makes me think this may be the case.

Ian

Yeah, no reason fro anything else that size and style. What's inside the engine bay behind these?

Willhound

RustyS said:

Maybe rod holders? The Perko "flap" makes me think this may be the case.

Dohhh! Why didn't I think of that. If they are closed on the bottom end, i.e. just a receptacle, then that's exactly what they are. Like this:
http://www.downwindmarine.com/Perko-Rod-Holder-Angled-Flush-Mount-Aluminum-Tube-p-91001786.html 

Bizmark

Yeah, thanks Rusty and Willhound, That's what they look like. Thanks for posting the link.

Glassguy54

Just don't pump 28 gallons of fuel in there as happened in North Carolina in June. Boat exploded, 3 injured, one with life threatening injuries.