Voltmeter/USB Charger/Cigarette Plug and Led Light

onislandtime

First mod of the off season. Removed the Plastic insert from the rear seating area (Rinker 342). Drilled the holes with hole saw. I have seen other mods placing the Voltmeter/USB Charger/Cigarette plug in different locations however I choose the plastic compartment so the charging devices could be stored out of the way while charging and the cords wouldn't be hanging etc. Placed a red LED light to illuminate the compartment.
Links to what I used are listed below.


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KMSGZAO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QKDXB8E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

reneechris14

That's great idea I will do the same.I like that being out of the way.I did not want to make holes in other places 

Handymans342

The bin looks awfully beat up

onislandtime

@Handymans342 previous owner are the screw holes cracked and the grandsons water toys were storied in there. They are 2 and 3 1/2 lol

Handymans342

Did you try to get a new one?

J3ff

Very cool idea !

onislandtime

@Handymans342 I figured I would drill holes in this one and see how the application works before I get a new one.

Stodge

I got a replacement storage tub like that on greatlakesskipper.com.

rmrstlmo

Very nice mod.  I've been thinking about doing the same thing but in a different location.  I'm thinking of making a custom insert for the place where the 10 CD changer currently is.  It has been disconnected since I installed a new head unit a couple of seasons ago.

Stodge

@rmrstlmo I put a 12v BlueRay player in that spot on our 342.  It has an SD card slot and USB port as well so I can use it to look at photos or other media.

reneechris14

Hum 12v blue ray,nice my list is getting so long

J3ff

got any pictures of it installed? 

onislandtime

Not until spring. I will solder and shrink wrap all the wire connections when it gets warmer. I plan to install LED's in the storage compartments and wire everything together also.