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Gopro hardwired to boat battery

Buckjunkie
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Batteries don't last long. What do I need to wire it so it uses power from my boat battery?

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    Does your boat have a 12V outlet? I have one in mine and bought a 12V power cord and keep it plugged into that. 

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    Does your boat have a 12V outlet? I have one in mine and bought a 12V power cord and keep it plugged into that. 

    No, but I can wire one in. I also saw they sell a battery eliminator for GoPro's. Guess I'll price the options and see what cheaper and easier

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    Look up cam do battery eliminator.

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    I have the same problem. I have three batteries that last around 1.5hrs each. The Cam Do looks great, but I own a Jon boat with no USB plugs on it.

     

    I have a few small 12v batteries for my fish finders. Can I rig it on them somehow? They have Flag terminals.

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    4 hours ago, Megastink said:

    I have the same problem. I have three batteries that last around 1.5hrs each. The Cam Do looks great, but I own a Jon boat with no USB plugs on it.

     

    I have a few small 12v batteries for my fish finders. Can I rig it on them somehow? They have Flag terminals.

     

    The Minn Kota battery box Includes two 12-volt accessory plugs, and 2 manual reset circuit breakers (10 amp for accessory plugs and 60 amp for trolling motor). Fits group 24- and 27-size batteries. But I got 31's in it.  I use two in the Old Town.

    https://www.minnkotamotors.com/Products/BATTERY-POWER-CENTER/

    This helps as well.

    https://www.amazon.com/GoPro-Auto-Charger-Dual-Ports/dp/B005AZ7BE8/ref=sr_1_59?srs=2529502011&ie=UTF8&qid=1498398070&sr=8-59

    A-Jay

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    5 hours ago, A-Jay said:

     

    The Minn Kota battery box Includes two 12-volt accessory plugs, and 2 manual reset circuit breakers (10 amp for accessory plugs and 60 amp for trolling motor). Fits group 24- and 27-size batteries. But I got 31's in it.  I use two in the Old Town.

    https://www.minnkotamotors.com/Products/BATTERY-POWER-CENTER/

    This helps as well.

    https://www.amazon.com/GoPro-Auto-Charger-Dual-Ports/dp/B005AZ7BE8/ref=sr_1_59?srs=2529502011&ie=UTF8&qid=1498398070&sr=8-59

    A-Jay

    You the man! Thanks!

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