Connect-Ease 12V Dual Battery ACR Isolator Kit

Separating an outboard's starting battery from the battery running onboard electronics helps avoid drawing accessory loads from the starting reserve. This Connect-Ease dual-battery kit is configured around an automatic charging relay, or ACR. It is intended to connect a separate house or accessory battery while allowing the charging arrangement to work with the outboard system. It is particularly relevant to larger outboards and fishing boats carrying numerous electronics.

The harness incorporates 6 AWG engine-side leads and an 8 AWG accessory connection. Quick-connect fittings are useful during battery service and reconfiguration. Additional Connect-Ease accessory connectors may be added for equipment such as fish finders or imaging electronics. The listed connector system is lithium compatible, but the ACR and battery combination must still meet the installation's requirements.

An isolating arrangement differs from simply putting two batteries in parallel because it is intended to keep their loads separated when appropriate. That distinction is important if engine starting power needs to remain available after a day of accessory use. Check the outboard charging specifications and battery chemistry before choosing a final wiring plan. Explore our battery isolators and charging relays for related equipment.

• ACR-based arrangement separates starting and accessory loads
• Outboard and accessory connection leads provided
• Quick-connect harness facilitates battery service
• Compatible with selected accessory connectors