Blue Sea Systems 8371 Water Resistant Circuit Breaker Panel, 8 Position, Black

The Blue Sea Systems 8371 is an 8-position circuit breaker panel built for boats that need organized, protected circuit distribution at the helm. The panel front carries an IP66 rating, meaning it is protected against powerful water jets, which makes it well suited to fly bridge and open cockpit installations where the electrical panel is exposed to spray and washdown. The panel is ignition protected, so it is safe to install aboard gasoline powered boats without introducing a spark hazard near fuel vapors.

With 8 individual circuit positions, the 8371 lets an installer separate lighting, pumps, electronics, and other 12 volt DC accessories onto their own protected circuits rather than sharing a single breaker. The panel is finished in black and uses a panel mount design, dropping into a helm or console cutout. It carries a 20 amp current rating and is part of the Blue Sea Systems switch panel line, which also offers 3, 4, and 6-position versions in the same black finish, plus a gray-finish line in matching position counts.

Specifications

• Brand: Blue Sea Systems
• Manufacturer Part Number: 8371
• Product Type: Water Resistant Circuit Breaker Panel
• Number of Positions: 8
• Color: Black
• Current Rating: 20 amps
• Ingress Protection Rating: IP66
• Voltage: 12 volts DC
• Width: 9.37 inches (238.00 mm)
• Height: 4.25 inches (107.95 mm)
• Depth: 3.25 inches (82.55 mm)
• Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Mounting Type: Panel mount
• Ignition Protection: Ignition protected, safe for gasoline powered boats

Fitment

Designed for fly bridge and open cockpit applications on boats using a 12 volt DC electrical system.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many circuit positions does the Blue Sea Systems 8371 panel have? 8 circuit positions are built into the Blue Sea Systems 8371, giving each circuit its own individual breaker slot.

What is the current rating of the 8371 circuit breaker panel? 20 amps is the current rating for the Blue Sea Systems 8371 panel.

Is the Blue Sea Systems 8371 water resistant? Yes, the panel front of the 8371 is rated IP66, meaning it is protected against powerful water jets, making it suitable for fly bridge and open cockpit installations.

Can the 8371 panel be installed near a gasoline engine? Ignition protection is built into the Blue Sea Systems 8371, so it is safe for installation aboard gasoline powered boats.

What color is the 8371 circuit breaker panel? Black is the finish for the Blue Sea Systems 8371; the same 8-position panel is also offered in a gray finish under a different part number.

What are the dimensions of the Blue Sea Systems 8371? 9.37 inches wide by 4.25 inches high by 3.25 inches deep are the panel dimensions of the 8371.

How much does the 8371 panel weigh? 1.7 pounds is the weight of the Blue Sea Systems 8371 circuit breaker panel.

How is the 8371 panel installed? Panel mount is the installation type for the Blue Sea Systems 8371, meant to be set into a helm or console cutout rather than surface mounted.

What voltage system is the 8371 designed for? 12 volt DC marine electrical systems are what the Blue Sea Systems 8371 circuit breaker panel is built for.

What is the difference between the 8371 and Blue Sea's other black circuit breaker panels? The 8371 provides 8 circuit positions, while the same black panel line also includes 3-position (8374), 4-position (8372), and 6-position (8373) versions; a separate gray-finish line offers matching position counts under different part numbers.

Is the Blue Sea Systems 8371 a genuine Blue Sea product? The 8371 is a genuine Blue Sea Systems circuit breaker panel, not an aftermarket equivalent.

What is the best application for the 8371 panel? Fly bridge and open cockpit applications are the intended use for the Blue Sea Systems 8371, thanks to its IP66-rated water resistant panel front.