Blue Sea 8272 White Water Resistant 4 Position Panel

The Blue Sea Systems 8272 is a 4-position water resistant panel in white with horizontal mounting, rated IP66 and CE marked.

White is the finish choice against the black 8372, matching a white helm console or a light colored hardtop rather than standing out against it. Electrically the two are identical, so this is purely about how the panel looks once installed.

White also runs cooler in direct sun than black, which matters slightly on an exposed hardtop where the panel bakes all afternoon. The trade is that white shows dirt and staining sooner, though it cleans back up where a faded black panel does not.

ON-OFF Contura switches carry embedded indicating LEDs, push button breakers are protected by waterproof boots, and a watertight gasket seals the panel to its mounting surface. That gasket is what makes the IP66 rating hold in practice rather than only on the bench. It handles water thrown by heavy seas and is ignition protected for gasoline boats. Explore more marine electrical panels.

• White, matching a light console or hardtop
• Electrically identical to the black 8372
• Runs cooler than black in direct sun
• Shows dirt sooner but cleans back up