NOCO GENIUS charger inlet install

[JC6275]

Looks really nice. I am going to ask a dumb question...why drill in reverse? Is it due to the fibers in the fiberglass?

Starting the drill bit in reverse scores the gel coat in a less aggressive manner, this lessens the chances of chipping it.

 

[Zarrella]

Great Job! It looks awesome!

 

[Geiger41]

you didn't go all the way through with your screw holes ?

 

[steined]

That's just fiberglass dust from counter sinking those holes for stress relief. They went through. One size smaller than the screw.

 

[Geiger41]

Just drilled my first hole in the boat doing this project !!! (Not gonna lie I was a little nervous) Took 10 minutes total and it looks like it came right from Yamaha

 

[jetboater4life]

Just drilled my first hole in the boat doing this project !!! (Not gonna lie I was a little nervous) Took 10 minutes total and it looks like it came right from Yamaha

Congratulations! one of many to come I bet

 

[0627Devildog]

Holy crap that is clean and nice; however, @steined you are getting WAY to comfortable putting holes in your boat!!!!

@steined - Did you have shoes on this time. . . . . ?

Nice install.

 

[justason]

@steined nice job ! I was just shown this thread after starting my own post on the subject. Question: I have a 1 7/8" hole saw, the NOCO says it will work vs. the 2" you used. Was there enough play to confirm this. Once I get the part from amazon I'll dry run on a pirce of plywood to confirm.....

as for the drain hole I would think one could be added at most any orientation if need be.

 

[0627Devildog]

@justason - Someone beat me to it. . . . I just saw your post and was going to link you to this thread. = )

 

[steined]

Hey! I can't be sure, but 1 7/8 should work. There was play in there. Save yourself some time and find some stainless screws though. The ones that came with it look to have corrosion already.

@steined nice job ! I was just shown this thread after starting my own post on the subject. Question: I have a 1 7/8" hole saw, the NOCO says it will work vs. the 2" you used. Was there enough play to confirm this. Once I get the part from amazon I'll dry run on a pirce of plywood to confirm.....

as for the drain hole I would think one could be added at most any orientation if need be.

 

[MikeyL]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000UO909I/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If you use THIS hole saw, everything fits perfectly. No fuss, no muss. Have used this for this particular purpose we are discussing a couple of times. Never a problem.

==> DRILL IN REVERSE WHEN USING !!!!!!!!!!

Good Luck, Mikey Lulejian - Lake Oconee, GA

 

[Captbob]

Project complete.

 

[kthrash]

I put mine so I could access it through the fuel zipper with the cover on.

 

[maboat]

Ummm, its bit unsettling seeing that prominent warning sign about explosive gasoline right above your electrical plug... especially that part about "away from sparks"
Since most on-board chargers don't have their own on/off switches, its not uncommon to get brief spark when you attach a live cord to that plug.

While I realize you're not filling the gas tank at the same time as plugging in the charger, the fuel tank does vent fumes all the time - especially when its hot out. I would be very cautious with this plug location. In this case, I would always make sure the extension cord is not live when plugging/unplugging to the boat. Only plug in the live connection at the far end of the extension cord.

 

[JC6275]

Ummm, did you READ that warning sign ... especially that part about "away from sparks"?
Since most on-board chargers don't have their own on/off switches, its not uncommon to get brief spark when you attach a live cord to that plug.

While I realize you're not filling the gas tank at the same time as plugging in the charger, the fuel tank does vent fumes all the time - especially when its hot out. I would be very cautious with this plug location. In this case, I would always make sure the extension cord is not live when plugging/unplugging to the boat. Only plug in the live connection at the far end of the extension cord.

Take that warning sticker off!!!!! PROBLEM SOLVED!!! HEHEHE...

 

[kthrash]

The gas tank cap does not vent fumes at all, the fuel tank vent is a good 8" away from the plug.. On top of that the gas tank does not vent enough fumes to spark an ignition from that far away..

I guess if it blows up its insured..

Look at the original posters pics, his plug in is actually closer to his vent then mine is.. Keep in mind I have a 212X not a 232.. And no I will not be filling the boat with the electrical port plugged in or open for that matter.