Previous threads I’ve mentioned that I am considering different ways to get my Garmin 106 on my boat for FFS. The boat is a 2023 Crossover 1875. Currently have a Helix 12 on the dash with a ram ball mount. Two questions.
1. Ideas on getting the two graphs on the dash of the Crossover, behind the windshield, and still use gauges/switches? My current plan would be to move the Helix 12 and ram ball mount to the far back and center of the area to the right of the gauges mound then get a ram swing arm mount for the Garmin 106 and mount that to the right of the helix. Thoughts?
2. Powering and charging. My boat charging plug in port is very accessible under the helm. When the boat was rigged the single plug in to the accessory plug was to the onboard charger which charges the starting battery. I was having to plug in a second outlet to charge my trolling motor batteries as they are 2 of the amped lithium 24V-50AH batteries. I adjusted this by replacing the standard boat accessory plug with a Noco that Y split, plugged both the chargers into that under the helm, which allowed my to plug into the accessory port and charge all batteries.
To power the Garmin 106 I’d like to run the network and power cord down the helm mounting area and plug them into the shuttle I would have at my feet with my amped 52AH battery. This also allows me to power and plug in the network cord for the Garmin 93 at the bow (graph only, showing same FFS pic as the 106 at helm).
My question is if I replace the Noco Y splitter with a 3 Outlet Power Extension Splitter Cord Cable (5-15P to 5-15R x 3, Heavy Duty Power Extension Cable, 14AWG, Voltage 125 volts, Input Current 13 amps) I would be able to also charge the shuttle battery, when needed, off one plug in at the accessory port.
Is there a better way, is this safe under the electricity parameters and safe for my electronics? Sure would clean things up and make charging easier.