Electric reel power....

[sthomas]

I am interested in knowing if anyone knows if you can power an electric reel by hooking it up to the 12V power outlets in the console of a 2005 GW 283 Release. They look as if they are wired pretty heavily. Rather than cut an opening in the console to access the batteries directly, I am hoping that these outlets can handle the load of an electric reel.

Thanks for any and all input.


ST

 

[ocnslr]

What do you mean by "..hooking it up"?

If you mean by using a simple 12vdc convenience outlet and the matching plug on the cable to your reel, then I don't think so. I haven't seen a convenience outlet set yet that is rated at the current needed by an electric reel when there is a load on it.

We have two Electra-Mates on the boat. Both are wired to the small Hubbell male plug that looks like a smaller version of a shore-power plug. We use a small battery box from Electra-Mate http://www.elec-tra-mate.com/acc.html with a 33AH gel battery inside. We fish all day with no problem.

A distinct advantage of this type of arrangement is that you can take it with you to other boats, as we have on several occassions.

Brian

 

[Walkers Edge]

I also have an electramate, the plug is a hubbel 15amp 3-prong.
This company in miami has great deals and is very good to deal with, here is the link if you want to hardwire a setup.
http://www.rivermarinesupply.com/xcart/ ... t=0&page=1

I have a dual battery setup where only one battery is used at a time, with group 24 batteries I have yet to come close to discharding one, even on deepdrop trips.