Jorgerivadeneira Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 Hello all, I am having quite the dilemma. I have a Hewes And there is an old receptacle plug for a trolling motor on the deck. I’m trying to figure out how I can find a cover for this plug as it is just the plug coming out through the deck. Previous owner did a crappy job on the cut out and I’m Going to have to find a way to fix the cut out to play some sort of cover with an access on it. I was thinking of using some sort is fuel filler with a cap on it. I don’t currently have a trolling motor but I am going to be getting one and I’m obviously going to run a new wire through to the battery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 I would not do anything with that plug except to change it out .. Battery tender makes a nice plug but you would have to check out how they mount . I think I saw where Minn Kota put out a very nice connector as well. I would buy a new plug then see about getting it installed nice and neat. Even if you have to do a little glass work there you can make it nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorgerivadeneira Posted April 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 7 minutes ago, HoneyB said: I would not do anything with that plug except to change it out .. Battery tender makes a nice plug but you would have to check out how they mount . I think I saw where Minn Kota put out a very nice connector as well. I would buy a new plug then see about getting it installed nice and neat. Even if you have to do a little glass work there you can make it nice Yeah I’m planning to change it out, but I’m trying to figure out how I can cover that hole some sort of way so that the plug won’t be exposed. You know so that it has like a little access hatch or something where I can open and close it if I’m going to use the trolling motor or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorgerivadeneira Posted April 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 Just now, Jorgerivadeneira said: Yeah I’m planning to change it out, but I’m trying to figure out how I can cover that hole some sort of way so that the plug won’t be exposed. You know so that it has like a little access hatch or something where I can open and close it if I’m going to use the trolling motor or not. Yeah I might have to do some custom work to install a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Seither Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 Here's a direct replacement from West Marine not sure if it'll help but here ya go https://www.westmarine.com/buy/marinco--trolling-motor-dc-receptacle-bracket--343626?recordNum=13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VsteveV Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 I would get rid of that and re locate it to the anchor locker. IMHO that seems like a bad spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorgerivadeneira Posted April 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 26 minutes ago, George Seither said: Here's a direct replacement from West Marine not sure if it'll help but here ya go https://www.westmarine.com/buy/marinco--trolling-motor-dc-receptacle-bracket--343626?recordNum=13 I think you mighta solved my problem sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorgerivadeneira Posted April 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 27 minutes ago, VsteveV said: I would get rid of that and re locate it to the anchor locker. IMHO that seems like a bad spot. Why do you think it’s a bad spot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VsteveV Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 The less stuff on the deck the less the chances of stepping on it, corrosion, and constant exposure to water (wash downs included). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 I have a old whaler relay cover here. This box is made of plastic so it could be cut to allow access. If you are looking for a cover look around electrical supply stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Seither Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 I'm with V Steve, Anchor locker best place if your going to redo, Camp bound time to do a little work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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