Blue Sea 8371 Water Resistant Panel - 8 Position - Black - Horizontal Mount

The Blue Sea 8371 Water Resistant Panel – 8 Position – Black – Horizontal Mount is a marine-grade electrical distribution system built for serious boaters and anglers who demand reliability in harsh saltwater and spray environments. This eight-position circuit breaker panel is purpose-engineered for flybridge and open cockpit applications where weather exposure is constant and electrical integrity is non-negotiable. Whether you're running a fishing charter, cruising coastal waters, or managing complex systems on a center console, this panel consolidates your boat's critical power distribution into one CE-marked, water-resistant package.

Built by Blue Sea Systems—the gold standard in marine electrical architecture—this horizontal-mount panel features individual ON-OFF Contura switches with integrated "ON" indicator LEDs embedded directly in each switch for instant status confirmation, even in low-light conditions. The water-resistant design protects against spray, mist, and salt exposure without sacrificing accessibility or response speed. Each of the eight positions operates independently, allowing you to isolate and control individual circuits (nav lights, bilge pumps, fish finders, trim tabs, and auxiliary loads) without shutting down your entire vessel. The compact footprint—measuring 9 x 5 x 12 inches and weighing just 1.7 lbs—makes integration into tight helm spaces feasible without compromising panel real estate.

This panel is ideal for anglers and boaters who run extended days on the water and need bulletproof circuit protection for electronics, pumps, and auxiliary systems. Its horizontal configuration suits helm consoles and cabin bulkheads where vertical space is limited. Installation works with standard 12-24V DC marine systems, and the universal design integrates with battery banks, main distribution panels, and sub-panels across virtually all recreational and commercial vessel configurations. The durable black finish resists UV degradation and cosmetic wear from sun and salt, ensuring your panel looks and performs professionally for years of hard use.