Blue Sea Systems 8285 Water Resistant Contura III Switch SPDT (On)-Off-(On) Black

The Blue Sea Systems 8285 is a water resistant Contura III rocker switch designed for demanding marine and powersports applications. This single pole, double throw (SPDT) switch features a momentary (On)-Off-(On) action, making it ideal for momentary control applications like windlass or thruster operation.

Key Features:

• Ignition protected for safe installation on gasoline-powered boats - meets UL1500 and ISO8846 standards
• Water resistant construction with internal and external gasket panel seals
• Engineered to withstand vibration, shock, thermal shock, moisture, and salt spray
• Compatible with Blue Sea Systems water resistant panels
• Black actuator with no embedded LED indicator
• Temperature rated from -40°C to 85°C for extreme environment performance

Electrical Specifications:

• 12V DC: 20 amp rating
• 24V DC: 15 amp rating
• LED amperage (when used with lighted accessories): 18 milliamperes
• LED life: 100,000 hours to half brightness

Installation Details:

• Mounting hole required: 1.45" x 0.83" rectangular cutout
• Single pole, double throw switching configuration
• Momentary contact in both on positions - spring returns to center off position

This rugged marine-grade switch is specifically manufactured for mounting in Blue Sea Systems water resistant panels, ensuring reliable performance in wet, corrosive environments where standard switches would fail.