Accessorie Power Distribution Panel

[Blue Thunder]

Ok guys I'm toying with the idea of installing a power distribution panel for accessories like the Bilge pump, Gauges, etc. I just dont like the idea of having a bunch of accessorie wires crowding the battery terminals. thinking of geeting a panel from West Marine with a cover on it and somehow having it powered when you connect the lanyard any info would help. Thanks.

[Green Hulk]

that's a good idea. You can use a relay to power it up. Tap into a purple wire to power up the relay with the lanyard.

[Danny]

I was just gonna say relay, DO NOT pull all that power through the factory wiring....Get the right parts to make it, using GM weatherpak connections, etc...

[Blue Thunder]

Ok guys I've managed to mount the distribution block up front under the hood in a storage compartment and mounted the fuse in the glove compartment, I'm working with is going to be a max draw 30 amp system. Yeah I know thats a lot of power draw but my safety line will be at 20 amps. I forcee the bilge pump, 2-3 gauges and a bilge blower all hooked up to the distribution block. I'll be grounding the distribution block to the engine or the battery. Here's were im stumped and I need help. I dont want to just tap onto any purple wire for power to the distribution block but would rather add some pins to the skis distribution block and add a fuse there. I 've read were some guys have used the spots from were the VTS would be powered at but since this is a GTX Ltd 07 it doesnt have a VTS power setup. I search for a good time yesterday for pin connectors so that I can put them in the distribution block and go this route and got me a PN. My question is has anyone gone this route before to power up their accessories and what was your approach. thanks for any help.

[Hydrotoys]

I'm happy with mine.
-ignition lockout
-bilge
-gauges
-gps
-A/F ratio gauge.

[Blue Thunder]

I'm happy with mine.
-ignition lockout
-bilge
-gauges
-gps
-A/F ratio gauge.

Whoa!!!! That looks great. alot more than I'm doing for sure. Very nice.