{"product_id":"sea-dog-contura-on-off-on-dpdt-rocker-switch-12v-20a","title":"Sea-Dog Contura On-Off-On DPDT Rocker Switch 12V 20A","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eSea-Dog's Contura rocker switch handles on-off-on duty in a double pole double throw layout, rated 12V DC at 20 amps. A red pilot light tells you at a glance when it's live, and the IP66-sealed body shrugs off spray at the helm. Seven blade terminals give you the wiring flexibility for reversing motors or two-way circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've spent any time rewiring a helm, you know the Contura form factor. It's the flush rocker that drops into a standard panel cutout and sits clean next to your other switches. This one from Sea-Dog is the on-off-on version, wired double pole double throw, so a single rocker can send power two different ways with a dead-center off in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat on-off-on DPDT setup is what makes it handy for reversing jobs. Think trim motors, actuators, or any two-way circuit where you want up on one side, off in the middle, and down on the other. Push it one way and the top pair of contacts closes. Push it the other and the bottom pair takes over. Seven blade terminals give you the room to wire it that way without cramming everything onto one lug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's rated for 12 volts DC at 20 amps, which covers most accessory loads you'll run at a small-boat helm. The red pilot light glows when the circuit is live, so you're not squinting at the panel wondering if you left something on. Handy at night, handier still when you're chasing down a wiring gremlin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSea-Dog built the body from brass contacts with nylon and polycarbonate housing, and sealed it to IP66. That means it takes dust and heavy spray without letting water reach the contacts. The operating range runs from -40 all the way to 85 degrees Celsius, so it holds up whether you're on a cold northern lake in spring or a sun-baked console down south.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWire it into a switch panel, a dash, or a custom console. The black finish keeps it low-key next to gauges and other Contura-style rockers. It's a straightforward, sealed switch that does one job well and keeps doing it season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne note on wiring: with DPDT you've got two circuits moving together. Double-check your terminal map before you power up, especially if you're using it to reverse a motor. Get the pairs right and it's a clean, reliable install.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOn-off-on action wired double pole double throw: one rocker drives two circuits with a center-off, ideal for reversing and two-way switching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRated 12V DC at 20 amps: handles most helm accessory loads without straining.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRed pilot light: glows when the circuit is live so you can read switch state at a glance, day or night.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIP66 sealed body: keeps dust and heavy spray out of the contacts at an exposed helm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSeven blade terminals: gives you the wiring room to set up a DPDT reversing circuit without cramming lugs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOperating range of -40 to 85 degrees Celsius: reliable from cold spring mornings to hot summer consoles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBrass contacts with nylon and polycarbonate housing: corrosion-minded materials built for time on the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStandard Contura cutout: drops into a common rocker panel opening for a flush, clean helm look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Sea-Dog reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does on-off-on mean on this switch?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe rocker has three positions. Press one side for the first circuit, leave it centered for off, and press the other side for the second circuit. It's the layout you want for reversing or two-way jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this switch waterproof?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt carries an IP66 rating, which means it's sealed against dust and strong water jets. It handles the spray you'll see at an open helm, though it isn't meant for full submersion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat loads can I run on it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's rated for 12 volts DC at 20 amps. That covers most accessory and small motor loads at a typical helm. Just stay within that amperage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhy does it have seven terminals?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eDouble pole double throw means two independent circuits switching together, so it needs more blade terminals than a simple on-off switch. The seven blades let you wire both poles plus the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill it fit a standard rocker panel?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. It uses the common Contura-style cutout, so it drops into standard rocker openings and sits flush next to matching switches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I use it to reverse a motor?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe on-off-on DPDT layout is a common choice for reversing polarity on trim motors and actuators. 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