drwillb

Long story short: 2013 264FSC/FSX with almost every option including the Fusion ip600 radio with 2 remotes and wet sounds amp. About a month ago, the radio would sometimes come on and sometimes not. It would also come on by itself after turning off. 2 weeks ago, no radio but you could hear the amp click on and interference noise would come through the speakers. This past weekend I did some internet research and found several other stories of dead Fusion radios. I tried the reset button, I disconnected the power harness for several extended periods, I have power at the breaker, and I have power at the harness connection. The head unit is dead. I just received an email back from Fusion tech support and, as I feared, the WR610 remotes are no longer compatible with current Fusion networking. Bottom line: I'm out a head unit, 2 remotes, and all the radio network wiring that will need to be re-run. I didn't expect a high end radio and all it's components would end up in the trash after 4 seasons of use. I'm in no way bashing Monterey, I love my boat, the people behind it, and everything they've done for me. Fusion I'm not so happy about. Bill Molina

I've got a 2013 264 FSC. It took a few clicks on a dark evening for me to notice that the switch you asked about provides lighting behind the plexiglass at the forward end of the V-berth. It seems to be more of a night light than anything else. I wish it was actually connected to the cuddy cabin lights for much better functionality.

Ritchie, at COTY Marine is a great guy and their service department is quick and thorough. The marina has travel lifts and a great ramp. Fuel and pump out are available. I bought my 2013 264 FSC/FSX from COTY and I couldn't be happier. Bill