Can anyone ID this item on my 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 46.1?

Aug 8, 2025
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Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 Hampton
Thanks, TOTALLY lost on this one......for $h!ts and Giggles I've tried it, w/ no reaction.....
 
Aug 8, 2025
7
Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 Hampton
Hmmmm.... it is only on the port side of the cockpit, and it doesn't seem to operate anything "as we speak". I just purchased the vessel, and will have to research some operation directions, if indeed it is a winch switch. Thnx for the quick responses :)
 
May 17, 2004
5,905
Beneteau Oceanis 37 Havre de Grace
There might be a circuit breaker for the winch that needs to be switched somewhere. I wonder if Beneteau might have put that near the main battery switches. That’s where the breaker for our windlass is.
 

jssailem

SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
Oct 22, 2014
23,816
CAL 35 Cruiser #21 moored EVERETT WA
It looks like a Guard Top - single-function switch. Since it is located in proximity to the Winch, it would be my SWAG that it is for the winch.

As it is on the deck, there should be a breaker for the winch located in the cabin to power it. If you switch on the breaker with DC power and it still does not cause anything to function, then you will need to explore the DC Power availability, the wiring, and connections for the winch and the switch.

Oh, the fun we have when buying a new-to-us boat.
 
Jan 7, 2011
5,875
Oday 322 East Chicago, IN
Hmmmm.... it is only on the port side of the cockpit, and it doesn't seem to operate anything "as we speak". I just purchased the vessel, and will have to research some operation directions, if indeed it is a winch switch. Thnx for the quick responses :)
Surveyor didn’t identify a non-working electric winch?
 
Aug 8, 2025
7
Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 Hampton
Just liability as we speak, while I update/outfit her.... that'll come later for full coverage
 

danm1

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Oct 5, 2013
212
Hunter 356 Mamaroneck, NY
Clearly the image is of tablets under a warning sign. Perhaps it is to caution that when pressed, the 10 commandments are suspended. It would explain a lot.
 
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