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Old July 26th, 2009, 02:37 AM
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Default Installing Separate Switch for Dashboard Lights?

I just got an '08 Alumacraft Navigator. I've noticed that the glare from my dashboard lights makes it very difficult to see when boating at night. Has anyone ever installed a separate switch to control the dashboard lights? Is this a bad idea? I don't really care about my fuel/speedo/tach/battery guages at night.
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Old August 26th, 2009, 01:56 PM
Captain Caveman Captain Caveman is offline
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Default Re: Installing Separate Switch for Dashboard Lights?

Well, in case anybody ever checks this post...I installed a switch and it works great. I wish the boat would have come with one already installed. It's great.
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