Lowrance Elite 5 Battery/Wiring Installation

Hi, Everyone,

Well, I just finished the installation of the battery and wiring in my new PA 14 for the Lowrance Elite 5 DSI. I used the rear hatch and gear bucket method for battery mounting; I know Hobie makes a battery holder now, but I wanted the bucket and lid for additional water-tightness.

The You Tube video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-zDrsLfz-M showing the transducer installation was very helpful, but it took me a little while to figure out that I had to extend the power wiring from the front of the kayak (where the Lowrance connector comes out) back to the hatch where the battery is. I used a length of 18/2 wire for the extension, and butt connectors and heat-shrink to make the connections. I got all the electrical at West Marine; they had everything in the store except for the waterproof feed-thru connector at the gear bucket, which I got from their web store. I'll post a bunch of pics through Tapatalk in a little bit.

Larry

Here are a few pics:



The DSI filter (comes with the unit)


The power extension wire - used about 6 feet.

Continued

Stripper/Crimper tool, also from West Marine


Once the power extension wire is attached, the connector end is run under the deck back to the front of the kayak. I tied it off to one of the posts to keep the connections from lying in the bilge.


Now for the battery and fuse wiring:

The fuse holder

1/2 inch drill bit for the feed-thru


Used a 2-flat connector for quick disconnect and charging (the charger I have has the same connector)

And more...


Hooked up to charger

Larry,
How well has that particular battery worked out for you? Will it run that ff for 8 or 10 hours? Thanks, nice installation clean.

Hi, Bgdel,

Thanks! I haven't had a chance to test duration yet; I'll let you know how it does.

Hey thanks for the detail photos and parts sources. Very helpful for the knowledge base.

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Really interested in "run time" on the battery. Post and let us know.

Thanks for the nice pics.

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Capt. Gary: I use a 7.0Ah battery and get about 16 hours use using a 597 ci HD DI hummer. The color does take a little more power then the black and white models... Hope this helps.

Do you have the part # for the waterproof feed-thru connector and the 2 flat connector. I have looked through their site and can't find them.

Hi, Gemitaur

Try this link for the feed-thru; I got the 2-flat at the store

http://m.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... sNum=50567

May want to trim the wire tie tag end with flush cut wire cutters... you'll know why once you reach in and scratch or cut a water logged part of yourself.

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