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Adding power point to rear of '08 VLX


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I'm using some fat sacks in the rear of my VLX and would like to add a power point (cigarette lighter) in the engine compartment somewhere. Where do I get the power to run a Piranha 1200? Thanks,

Greg

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Tap the starter's main battery connection. And, run your ground to the tranny bell housing ground bolt. The starter is on the observer's side of the boat. install the cig. lighter receptical to the non-removable plastic wall to the aft of the removable engine side covers. Also, put a fuse in the line right after the stater. This is how I've installed these in other people's boats and my boat. Sorry, I don't have a pic.

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I'm using some fat sacks in the rear of my VLX and would like to add a power point (cigarette lighter) in the engine compartment somewhere. Where do I get the power to run a Piranha 1200? Thanks,

Greg

I added a marine cig lighter port to the front of the rear locker and just ran power and gnd off of the existing 12 v factory port near the speakers on the driv. side above the cooler. Very easy and simple.

Joe

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Thanks Pete. I'll look at the starter.

Joe - Thanks also. The cig lighter on my boat is below the throttle. I was hoping not to have to run a wire all the way to the back of the boat.

Greg

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On my LSV, there is also an outlet tucked away in the passenger side "cup holder area" that might be easy access to tap into.

i didn't know it was there - kids found it ....

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On my LSV, there is also an outlet tucked away in the passenger side "cup holder area" that might be easy access to tap into.

i didn't know it was there - kids found it ....

+1 Yep, it's hidden. My '08 VLX has them on both sides in the cup holder area.

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