Need some suggestions

[capt]

I'm trying to install a fish finder (garmin striker 4) how should I hook up the power? Directly to battery or is there a way to hook it up to something in the dash? My depth gauge doesn't work in the dash can I hook it up to that power source?

 

[capt]

Any one know what is the best way to power a Fish Finder without running a direct cable to battery?

 

[Dean P]

I have mine hooked up to a toggle switch. Have a couple not being used so I took one of them. Works fine, no issues.

 

[Wisefam22]

I tapped mine into switch at helm as well.

 

[swatski]

Any one know what is the best way to power a Fish Finder without running a direct cable to battery?

Current draw is relatively small, so there are many ways to tap it. I would put it on switched power though, very easy to forget those things and leave them on, especially in the summer with bright light.

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[capt]

Ok thanks Ill have to poke my head under my dash and see what it looks like under there.

 

[jwhite28]

@capt Mine didn't have any accessory toggle switch so I just tapped into the power with the 12V outlet.

 

[FLBulldogger]

@capt I've installed 2 GPS/Charplotters in the 19' boats and used this as a REFERENCE, hope it helps.