12V Outlet on Bridge of 23 R31-CB

[Todd Tugnut]

Hi!
I need 12v power on the bridge of our 31-CB for Starlink. The wiring diagram says I have one, but I don’t see it. Does anybody know if there is at least a wire in place for that? I’m reluctant to pull a wire up there. Thanks in advance!

 

[jacrider]

I'm going to follow this topic. I have the same question. I would love a 12V outlet up there for Starlink.

 

[Mike and Sarah]

There should be a fuse box up under the upper helm station. If I remember on our 2021 R31CB it had an open spot.
Should be able to find a spot to tie into for a 12 volt connection.

 

[OverTime]

I'm looking at the same thing. I want to hard wire the Mini. I have a rocker switch on the CB helm dash labeled "accessory". It's 12v. The barrel jack that the Mini currently uses is also 12V. It was working ok this way but I don't like the idea of having to use the cigar lighter jack...it's kind of a hokey set up IMO. So...I cut off the barrel end of the cable, hard wired it to the rocker switch on the dash and ..viola! I had 12v on the end of the cord that plugs into the Starlink dish.. I plugged the cord into the dish and nothing. No blue light on the unit to indicate it is powered up, no functionality, nothing. I still have 12v on the cord but it won't work, even if I swap polarity on the leads. No go. I'm going to buy a dedicated "pigtail" power cord designed to do what I want to do. It has the standard watertight plug on one end and bare wires on the other. Reviews says it works. I guess messing with the original power cords on your own won't work?