Post by stuwright on Apr 2, 2023 12:19:02 GMT
I think access to the electrics behind the dash is decent but there isn’t a huge amount of extra space for fitting additional equipment.
I recently fitted a Garmin GMI20 data screen above the front windscreen next to the searchlight joystick. In order to free space I took an end joint off the NMEA2000 backbone and ran a cable to the void where the AIS radio is installed in the void over the driver’s side door. I then crated an extension backbone with 3 drop links, for the radios, GMI20 and a spare.
I am considering using a BlueSea fuse unit for 6 connections with a supply straight from a battery. This would make it simple for adding things like uprated AIS, amps, screen & NVRs for camera systems etc. Has anyone done this before and if so where is the best place to locate it? I see owners have fitted things like sound system amps but not sure where they best to locate them where they are going to remain dry but remain accessible for cables.
I recently fitted a Garmin GMI20 data screen above the front windscreen next to the searchlight joystick. In order to free space I took an end joint off the NMEA2000 backbone and ran a cable to the void where the AIS radio is installed in the void over the driver’s side door. I then crated an extension backbone with 3 drop links, for the radios, GMI20 and a spare.
I am considering using a BlueSea fuse unit for 6 connections with a supply straight from a battery. This would make it simple for adding things like uprated AIS, amps, screen & NVRs for camera systems etc. Has anyone done this before and if so where is the best place to locate it? I see owners have fitted things like sound system amps but not sure where they best to locate them where they are going to remain dry but remain accessible for cables.
