Switch labels - left/right or port/starboard

[Scottie]

Here's one just for fun. I'm installing my ballast system and I'm ordering rocker switches and covers. I'll have a ballast bag under both rear seats, one in the ski locker, and then an "auxiliary" pump, with a quick connection hose for the swim deck bag, like others have done. So the question is for switch labels. Left, center, right, aux? Or Port, bow, starboard, aft? Or something else?

 

[jcyamaharider]

I did left, front, right for simplicity. The other switch was my quick attach for the transom bag.

 

[Tms1224]

As much as I like the left/right idea I think I would go more traditional starboard/port.. for me it would just help build some habit in seeing and using those terms.

 

[jcyamaharider]

As much as I like the left/right idea I think I would go more traditional starboard/port.. for me it would just help build some habit in seeing and using those terms.

Everyone knows left and right...... not everyone knows port and starboard. You ever had a blown fitting due to someone looking for the switch?

 

[Scottie]

Everyone knows left and right...... not everyone knows port and starboard. You ever had a blown fitting due to someone looking for the switch?

Very good point.

 

[Tms1224]

Everyone knows left and right...... not everyone knows port and starboard. You ever had a blown fitting due to someone looking for the switch?

Well said! I'm a noob so have yet to experience that one.. probably why I need all the help I can get with the proper boating terminology .