It takes a lot of power to bring Steppin’ Out to life! So let’s start with the overhead switches at the helm up in the Command Bridge. These control the bilge pumps, navigation lights, hydraulic system for the stabilizer fins, tank monitors for fuel, water & holding tanks.
The Crew Quarter electrical panel controls engine room fans, outlets, dewatering pumps, steering pumps, battery switches and monitoring systems in the engine room.
The main electrical panel is a beast and contains all of the breaker switches (24v, 110v and 220v) for all of the equipment aboard Steppin’ Out such as refrigeration, washer/dryer, stove, microwave, oven, water heaters, fresh water pumps and so much more! It probably looks more complicated than it really is but Marlow does an excellent job of laying out the panel and marking every switch so it’s easy to find with you need it.
Next up is the electrical panel in the Command Bridge and this controls the 12 volts systems for the navigation equipment, auto pilots, radar’s, multifunction displays, etc.
Finally, we see some pictures of the Forward Utility space which is located just outside of and under the forward staterooms. In this space we see the Bow thruster tunnel, Spot Zero water purification system, the fresh water pumps (2), Ultra Violet light and one of the two water heaters. The Spot Zero takes the dock water or water maker water and runs it thru a reverse osmosis system that brings the total dissolved solids to below 10 ppm. Our ice cubes come out so clear it’s almost like you’re looking thru glass. Additionally, we have installed a UV light that zaps any possible bacteria or viruses that might be present in our water tanks before sending clear & clean fresh water to the faucets throughout the boat.
