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jclays · 12-07-2022, 10:51 AM

Good morning
I will be installing a 12v cigarette lighter style outlet in the cockpit area of my Mainship 350. I will mostly use it to plug in a 350 watt portable inverter. I can run my laptop when on the hook and also run my Christmas lighting when underway.
Should I fuse the positive leg to the battery?
How should I calculate the fuse size?
Thanks
Jim.

12-07-2022, 10:51 AM	#1
jclays Senior Member City: Long Beach Ca Vessel Name: Freebird Vessel Model: 1997 Mainship 350 Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 436	12v Outlet Good morning I will be installing a 12v cigarette lighter style outlet in the cockpit area of my Mainship 350. I will mostly use it to plug in a 350 watt portable inverter. I can run my laptop when on the hook and also run my Christmas lighting when underway. Should I fuse the positive leg to the battery? How should I calculate the fuse size? Thanks Jim.