Hello Kevin

I have enjoyed many of your posts and have decided to put an dc power outlet on my Four Winns Freedom 160, so I can use my GPS, charge my cell, etc.

I would really like it if there would be power without the engine on and I am curious to know if I can wire it through my ignition to accommodate that?

There are two wires, grey + and white -. Can you steer me in the right direction?

Gratefully yours,

Dwight

Dwight,

Four Winns usually puts a fuse block under the helm. This is a great place to connect your 12 volt receptacle and it has 12 volt power without the engine on.

Use one of the open fuses for your grey + wire and connect your white – wire to the negative buss. I would not use a fuse larger than 10 amps for a 12 volt receptacle.

Happy boat wiring,

Kevin