Bluewater Push Button Switches

Bluewater Push Button Switches: Precision Control for the Modern Helm

Bluewater, operating as Bluewater Enterprises, has built a devoted following among boat builders, outfitters, and serious marine enthusiasts by engineering push button switches that combine exceptional build quality with a level of customization rarely seen in the marine industry. Their push button switches are purpose-built for the demands of saltwater environments, offering a clean, contemporary aesthetic without compromising on the ruggedness that offshore use demands.

Two Sizes, Countless Configurations

Bluewater’s marine push-button LED-lit switches are well known for their customization options, versatility, and marine-grade build quality, offered in both 19mm and 22mm sizes — ideal for modern helm designs where visual clarity, compact footprints, and night-time readability are essential. Beyond size, Bluewater marine switches feature a wide range of function options — including On/Off, Off-On-Off, Off-On-On, Off-Momentary-Momentary, and more — with dozens of variations available for virtually any marine load imaginable. Specialty variants include a dimmer switch with a built-in Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) dimmer boasting an impressive 8A current capacity , as well as Nav/Anchor contact switches and Double Momentary models for precise directional control.

A One-Piece Stainless Steel Case That Sets the Standard

One of the most distinguishing structural features of Bluewater push button switches is their housing. Unlike most manufacturers, Bluewater pushbuttons come with all the solid-state switching built into a full-length, one-piece stainless steel case. On competing switches, there is typically a joint where the threaded case attaches to the potting case — a common point of failure under wiring pressure. Bluewater solved this with a one-piece case design, adding threading to the entire length of the case. This makes the switch mountable in materials of virtually any thickness up to 1½”, and also allows for the threading on of an innovative removable cap on the back.

LED Illumination Built for Night and Day Visibility

The body design combined with the included gasket gives Bluewater button switches a waterproof rating of IP69K. At night, every switch is backlit with blue LED light for unparalleled visibility, and that light changes to red to let users know the function is on without question. This intuitive two-color system means there is never any guesswork at the helm, whether you’re navigating at dusk or running wide open offshore.

Swappable Buttons and Easy Hot-Swap Wiring

Bluewater switches feature easily swappable buttons that make it a snap to change functions. The plug connector on the back allows for easy and fast hot swapping of switches, whether it’s due to function changes, rating changes, or simply replacing a failed part. Labels are available with either laser-etched options or transparent adhesive icons, available in over 100 common marine symbols and text configurations — with up to 190 switch function icons to choose from.

Built for Performance Builders and Serious Boaters

Bluewater’s switches are especially popular among performance boat builders, switch panel makers, and others who demand a clean, highly legible, and fully customizable switch layout with easy wiring. Whether you are refreshing an existing dash or wiring a new vessel from the ground up, Bluewater push button switches deliver the reliability and adaptability that demanding marine environments require.