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91NaughtyQ 
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 Topic: Stereo Install QuestionsPosted: July-24-2018 at 1:02pm |
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I am adding a stereo to my 1991 SN. I have a couple of general questions to see what the best route is -
Do I need a second battery? - Pros and cons? If yes do I get a battery "switch"? Wiring - Do most of you just go Pos and Neg to battery and ignition to ignition? If so what is the best route for tapping into the ignition wire. Thanks in advance. Gary |
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Posted: July-25-2018 at 9:03am |
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+ & - to battery. You should have a couple spare ACC switches on your dash (my 89 did) and that is where you terminate your IGN lead. No need for a second battery unless you getting crazy.
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Posted: July-25-2018 at 11:11am |
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yep, i concur with Throttle. Second battery only useful if you plan on playing tunes while engine is off and longer than ~10 min.. If you do choose a second battery, you will need some sort of isolator to keep your starting battery from draining, but still allows for your alternator to charge it. Many options out there. I went with this one for simplicity sake. Others have used the Blue Seas Switch.
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91NaughtyQ
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Posted: July-25-2018 at 12:02pm |
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Thanks guys. That set up to the ACC worked like a champ. I am going to add a 2nd battery and switch.. What do you recommend. It will just be running the stereo for now.
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Posted: July-25-2018 at 12:48pm |
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Sounds like the intent is to run the stereo while the boat is off, more than likely while anchored, means you will be draining and charging that battery frequently, i believe a marine deep cycle would be right up your alley.
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Posted: July-26-2018 at 11:14am |
Yep that is the plan on the weekends when the lake is slammed full. We anchor and float... Thanks for the info. |
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Posted: July-27-2018 at 12:14am |
+1 -- Just remember not to use a deep cycle to crank your engine - you'll need that second battery system with a switch & isolator. |
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Posted: July-29-2018 at 2:11am |
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Got it all installed today. 2nd battery, switch, and amp. Sounds and works great. Thanks.
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Otto Throttle
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Posted: July-30-2018 at 12:25am |
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Where and how did you mount the second battery.
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Posted: July-30-2018 at 2:00am |
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Yes Gary, let's see some pics of the install
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Posted: July-30-2018 at 11:50am |
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I put the battery in a battery box located under the closed bow section.
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Posted: July-30-2018 at 11:52am |
Will do. |
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Posted: July-30-2018 at 1:04pm |
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Anyone else have pics of their install? We can create a sticky so others can see! A visual is worth a million words!
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