I have Dual Evinrude 20 hp motors, and a crestliner boat. Just wondering
about the wiring of the 2 lights and horn. I have it powered directly to
the battery, but someone suggested i can wire them to the motors somewhere,
so it doesnt give so much wattage or current. THey are very bright at
night. Any comments would help.

"Keith Jefkins" wrote in message
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I have Dual Evinrude 20 hp motors, and a crestliner boat. Just wondering
about the wiring of the 2 lights and horn. I have it powered directly to
the battery, but someone suggested i can wire them to the motors
somewhere,
so it doesnt give so much wattage or current. THey are very bright at
night. Any comments would help.

12 volt, is 12 volts...no matter where you get it from.

The wattage, is the bulb rating...that will determine its brightness...the
higher the wattage, the brighter the light, and, the more current (amps)
they will draw.

You can put in some lesser wattage bulbs to save juice, but be
careful...some boating laws dictate a certain "brightness" or candle-power.

Now if someone is recommending taping into a lower voltage source...like 6
volts, don't do it. Your 12 volt bulbs will "burn dirty", and not last long.
If you "need" to run 6 volts, then change your bulbs accordingly.

Good luck.

PS: Always properly fuse ANY circuit you put in, as close to the battery as
possible, on the positive side.

--
-Netsock

"It's just about going fast...that's all..."
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If you do not have one put a voltmeter across the battery and check the
voltage.

Normally you leave the engine charging circuit to charge the battery
and run accessories from the battery.

If your battery is charging to 14-15 volts you may need to either
adjust the motors voltage regulator or find out about a aftermarket
regulator.