Hi, I also have 1987 242ls and I’m having the same toggle switch issue discussed. My breakers are good, but all red buttons broken and no longer work. Was there a resolution found? Would be much appreciated! Thanks.

I eventually wound up replacing them with a lighted version (clear when off, lights red when on) toggle switch and just added an in-line fuse holder. The new switch was screw terminal, and to remedy that I just used a spade to ring terminal available from McMaster.

In line fuse holder, yes, good one. I saw the comments about the ETA’s being breakers and the dangers of not replacing with protection. Are they Carlings you went for? My breakers all seem to be good, aleast for the moment! Thanks...

I have the same issue with my 1990 Formula 26PC where the switches have deteriorated. I found this switch part # on eBay ETA 25 AMP CIRCUIT BEAKER SWITCH 41-10-P10 MARINE BOAT. Any thoughts? I would post a picture or a URL but the website will not allow me since I am new.

Adam,
That is the correct configuration for our older Formula boats. It will work BUT it is not a lighted toggle. When you replace it there will be an extra wire (for lighting) that has nowhere to go. You might be able to use the casing of the Ebay switch to repair your old switch but usually even the guts of old switches are damaged or brittle. I haven't seen a good solution for this yet, aside from rewiring with separate switches and circuit breakers.

Alj,

I appreciate the feedback. Finding these switches have been a pain. I also have an email out to Formula but I will more than likely go with these.

Any switch solution/resolution?

I was able to locate the non-lighted ones on eBay under the search of ETA 25 AMP CIRCUIT BEAKER SWITCH 41-10-P10 MARINE BOAT. They are still there but the forum does not allow URL's to be posted.

I hope that helps.

That for sure helps!!!
Thank you!

Is this the correct switch?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/ETA-25-AMP-...cAAOSwoBtW2ooP