I'm in the process of upgrading my electronics at the bow of my 2019 AVX 1980. I already have a Helix 7 up there (networkable) with the Ultrex and MDI. I'm going to do a couple things:
1. Add Mega 360 to the bow.
2. Add a Helix 10, strictly for the 360
3. Keep my Helix 7 for mapping
4. Network my Helix 10, Helix 7, and my dash mounted Helix 9.
I've got all the parts, now I'm ready to install.
The first thing I want to do is run dedicated power to the bow electronics (Helix 7, Helix 10, and 360). In order to run dedicated power, I'll need to run wires, bow to stern. I've removed the recessed trolling motor tray, as well as the aluminum plate under the dash, to give me access.
When I look into the boat, from the bow, I see (2) corrugated plastic pipe, running down the driver's side of the hull. I've taken a fish tape and established that one of the pipe (currently has no wires run thru it) terminates under the console. The second pipe (up higher inside the boat) appears to terminate somewhere around the throttle at the console (only by feel.....I cant see that one yet)
I was wondering: Does anyone know the best way, or best route, to run dedicated power leads from the bilge to the bow?
I was wondering if I need to take off the switch panel at the console so that I can see back behind the throttle and can help my wires get past the throttle and get on back to the rear of the boat?
Any suggestions here?
I'll post pictures as I move along...maybe I'll be able to help someone else down the road.