Here’s what I’m using...the blue indicated switch controls power to the LS black box which is mounted inside the Craftsman box. If I’m going to make a long run across the lake, or if I’m going to sit at the console and sidescan with my HB Helix, I’ll flip that switch off so I’m not draining the battery on my portable LS. When I’m ready to use the LS again, I flip the switch back on and I’m back online with 15-30 seconds max. I bought that 12V switch/USB/battery meter cluster on Amazon for under $20, and it works great. From some of the reviews I read prior to my purchase, guys are using it in fixed marine applications as well without issue.
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