Power cord to battery?

[nhpleasantlakebass]

So I got the unit brand new at a pawn shop. Paid 100$. It's the first fish finder I've purchased and will be putting it on the sonar pod of my feel free lure 11.5.  I know I need a 12v battery. How do I hook this cord up to it?

[LoweStinger]

Red to positive Black to Negative. don't need to connect the others.

[nhpleasantlakebass]

Ok so just tape off the other two... that works. Thanks.  What's the best way to connect the wires to the battery terminals 

[LoweStinger]

Well assuming you have a Marine battery you can use a Ring terminal to connect them Pictured below.

 

 

If you just use a regular battery you could use universal marine battery terminal adapters to be able to use the ring terminal.

 

 

[nhpleasantlakebass]

I'm just looking to hook it up to a 12v 8ah battery nothing that large

[J Francho]

Get a crimping tool and waterproof connectors. Take the battery to a home improvement store, and they'll help you with gettinntr right stuff. You'll want to also get an inline fuse. 

[nhpleasantlakebass]

This is the battery I'm going to use.  

[LoweStinger]

For that type you need this connector

 

 

 

[nhpleasantlakebass]

21 minutes ago, LoweStinger said:

For that type you need this connector

 

 

 

Awesome thanks any idea what there called?  And I can get them at my local hardware store.  Sorry I have no idea what I'm really doing here.  

[OkobojiEagle]

Try an auto parts store

 

 

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[LoweStinger]

You can get these at any auto parts store or Lowes / Home Depot hardware stores. Its called a " Female Disconnect " You will also need a wire crimp tool to fasten to the wire. Might be a good idea to just bring your battery and wire harness with you.

[nhpleasantlakebass]

All set up thanks for the help everyone.