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smithtown joeFREE2019#1

This is probably a stupid question so apologies in advance. I am installing spreader lights along with a mastlight on my CC. Ive run all the wiring back to the inside of the console and connected the positives to the appropriate switches . My queston is this, Im not sure where to connect the ground wires to. I dont see a common ground bar. for lack of better words, inside the console. I realize every boat is different but is there usually a common grounding point within the console? Appreciate any and all advice!

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DeckhandOriginal Crew12 postsSince 2019

Roccus7MOD2019#2

Must have one somewhere, just trace other devices come in and are grounded. You can always run the ground out to the batteries if you're totally stymied.

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AdmiralOriginal Crew21,694 postsSince 2018

smithtown joeFREE2019#3

Thanks Roccus, most of device controlled by the switches are in the stern so I would think that the grounds are going to a ground bar back there. i just remembered that I do have console lights at the helm so I should be able to trace that.

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DeckhandOriginal Crew12 postsSince 2019

Capt13FREE2019#4

Should be a terminal strip in the console as well, that ground wires run to.

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CaptainOriginal Crew2,530 postsSince 2018

smithtown joeFREE2019#5

Found it!! Very small terminal block right next to the fuse block, Need to be a contortionist to see it!😱

Thanks Gentlmen.

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DeckhandOriginal Crew12 postsSince 2019

Roccus7MOD2019#6

Found it!! Very small terminal block right next to the fuse block, Need to be a contortionist to see it!😱

Thanks Gentlmen.

You've further proven another Roccus7 Rule:

Boat builders recruit workers from Cirque du Soleil OR Cirque du Soleil recruits performers from boat manufacturers.

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AdmiralOriginal Crew21,694 postsSince 2018

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