4 amp accesory power on 99 johnson 25hp rope start

[roaddr2003]

I have tried the forum search feature to no avail, so here I go. I have a 99 25hp rope start. it appears that coming off the stator is a 3 wire bundle of yellow/blue, yellow/purple, and yellow wires. according to the schematic in the manual this is a 4 amp accessory circuit. how do I verify that this is getting power? I am looking for power solutions on a 16 foot jon boat. I realize it isn't enough to charge a trolling motor battery, but I am looking at trying to run a couple of small nav lights and a fish finder. any thoughts are greatly appreciated.

 

[Silvertip]

So connect the accessories to the troller battery. Unless there is a rectifier in that circuit your locator will likely go to electronics heaven. Lights don't care.

 

[roaddr2003]

My original thought was to invest in two good batteries and run them parallel to double my capacity. Then charge them before each adventure and run everything as needed. I was just trying to take advantage if electrical power that was there but it seems like your thought is the easiest way to do it. Thanks for the response.

 

[Silvertip]

You charge batteries immediately after each use - not just before the next use. Never leave a battery in a discharged state.

 

[roaddr2003]

Will do, thanks for the help