re: Hooking up a perko switch in my boat...need advice

You can do that without a Perko switch. Although I highly recommend having a Perko switch anyway.


The main purpose of a Perko is to be able disconnect the battery from the motor and electronics when not in use. This helps your battery last longer and is very useful in the event a switch gets bumped on accidentally and unknowningly as it won't drain your battery.

Also used to alternate between multiple batteries that are connected to your motor.