Factory Fuse Block

[RAM7a33]

I just purchased my first jet a 2010 AR240. I want to install a GPS chart plotter from my old boat. I don't see any type of fuse block at the helm to attach my power/ground wires. Do these boats have any type of factory block I can use as a power/ground?

 

[Tjw961]

I noticed that as well when I bought my 2010 242 last year so decided to run my own up behind the helm. Got a lot of good ideas here on this site that I made it my own in the end. As my upgrade ideas grew, especially reading about all the cool things people are doing here, I ended up extending my ground via bus bar in back port side by batteries as well as back starboard side, and then another up by the helm. Then I did a home run from house battery switch, with a breaker near the battery, and used 4 awg tinned wire for positive run directly to the fuse panel behind the helm. I went with 12 connection fuse panel which I thought would be too big....but over time glad I did with all the later upgrades I've done since was the right call. Once you take the plunge and get your power backbone in place options are so much easier down the road - I think. One thing I learned through my solution was to go big on the ground wire if you use bus bars like I did. Adding the right gage later (i hate repeat work) as you add more can be a one and done if you just go with a big ground wire size the first time. Good luck with your choice!

 

[Julian]

No they don't have a fuse block at the helm or any accessory options (except the new 2021 looks to finally have added accessory switches by default on some models). Best bet is to run you own wires and install a fuse block.

 

[Seoul76]

No they don't have a fuse block at the helm or any accessory options (except the new 2021 looks to finally have added accessory switches by default on some models). Best bet is to run you own wires and install a fuse block.

On the 2021 where is the location of the accessory power???

 

[Julian]

On the 2021 where is the location of the accessory power???

Not sure they all have this as an option. Frankly I've only seen one photo that shows it....so can't confirm it. If you don't see accessory switches you don't have a way to install accessories other than tapping into another power source or running your own dedicated line and fuse panel.

 

[Seoul76]

I have an 252SD and I have two buttons.