Anyone ever deal with loss of electrical power to ignition switch and all instr. gages? I recently opened up my 1987 FW 170 Horizon boat to prep it for the lake and discovered I do not have any battery power to my ignition switch or the instr. gages or any switches(bilge pump, horn, lights, etc.). I tried resetting the breaker in engine compartment but to no avail. I tried moving outdrive up/down and found it works. In addition while turning key switch on I moved the throttle to insure I was in neutral position but still nothing. Next move is to start with a meter and checking for voltage at various locations in wiring(I have an electr. schematic). Looking for some specific pinpoint locations that maybe would narrow my diagnostic checks. Thanks

I had this problem one year and it was the ignition circuit fuse; it was oxidized enough to not allow current to pass. No gauges no engine crank. Tilt n trim still worked. Try replacing the fuse.