12v Power Box
Posted: 16 Sep 2018, 11:31
This weekend little project has been a 12v power box and mount for my fishfinder. 
Got the basic idea and design from a youtube video but wanted something a little more water resistant so opted for the weatherproof electrical box.
My box was a little smaller than his so I did away with the lights. Everything is fused and works as it should, front switch is the master on/off and connected to the voltmeter. On the side there is a USB dual output port and cigarette lighter socket, again with their own power switch and on the rear screw ports to connect fishfinder or allow external battery charging.
All parts mentioned in the video are readily available from amazon and ebay. Took about a day to put together including breaks for meals.
On the SIB I will carry the box inside a small rucksack with all the additional leads for phone, ecigarette etc.
It may end up being mounted to the seat, but as my SIB only has one seat this will not be a permanent fixture
Got the basic idea and design from a youtube video but wanted something a little more water resistant so opted for the weatherproof electrical box.
My box was a little smaller than his so I did away with the lights. Everything is fused and works as it should, front switch is the master on/off and connected to the voltmeter. On the side there is a USB dual output port and cigarette lighter socket, again with their own power switch and on the rear screw ports to connect fishfinder or allow external battery charging.
All parts mentioned in the video are readily available from amazon and ebay. Took about a day to put together including breaks for meals.
On the SIB I will carry the box inside a small rucksack with all the additional leads for phone, ecigarette etc.
It may end up being mounted to the seat, but as my SIB only has one seat this will not be a permanent fixture
