Automatic Bilge Panel / Power to Radio?

[TwinTip]

I have already programmed my radio and don't want to run the risk of having to reprogram it. Does anyone know if the automatic bilge panel switch will cut power to the radio memory wire when switched between ON (power to all of the electronics and engine), OFF, and BILGE (power to the bilge pump only).

The text below is what I got from the owner's manual. It says that when switched from ON to OFF or BILGE, power will be cut at the Keyless Ignition System and Serial Switching. The Keyless Ignition has nothing to do with the memory wire to the radio but does the Serial Switching have anything to do with it?

I don't have a battery switch so I'm not concerned about losing the radio's memory by "isolating" the positive wire from the battery.

"Automatic Bilge Panel (Standard with optional dash pod)
Bilge Pump Only Mode - This feature is activated by a switch located
on the side console. The switch has three positions, ON, OFF and
BILGE. If the boat is going to sit for more than a few days with the
bilge pumps on, it is important the switch is set in the BILGE
position to minimize battery drain. This will activate the bilge pump
and shut off power to the Serial Switching and Keyless Ignition
System. It is important to remember the engine or other accessories
can not be used unless the switch is in the ON position."

[Frost]

RE: Automatic Bilge Panel / Power to Radio?

Your stereo memory is a yellow wire that will stay constant hot even when the bilge switch is in the off position. The wire is fused at the switch on the battery side.

Side note, if you have a battery switch then this will cut the power to the stereo memory wire

[TwinTip]

RE: Automatic Bilge Panel / Power to Radio?

Thanks Frost.