Help Identifying Power outlet on Outboard

[2Spicy]

Ok, so my little Tomos has a power outlet. the manual says 6v, 17w but im struggling to identify the socket I need to obtain to use it.
Its smaller in diameter than a standard Car Cigarette Socket and its not a DIN type (That was fitted to the older Ailsa Craig Motors)

I dont suppose anyone knows off the top of their head what it could be ?

[Poly]

If you post a photo someone might recognise it. Presumably 6V/17W is a lighting circuit only so unregulated/rectified? What were you hoping to use the power for?

[2Spicy]

Originally Posted by Poly

If you post a photo someone might recognise it. Presumably 6V/17W is a lighting circuit only so unregulated/rectified? What were you hoping to use the power for?

Ill be getting a photo tonight ..Planning on running a Nav Light on it / USB charger via a rectifier and battery

[2Spicy]

Ok, so here is the socket, with a variety of plugs that are either too big, or too small


Second picture is a standard 12v socket nect to the engine power outlet ...

[Pikey Dave]

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[Matt]

I'd be popping a voltmeter on that. If it IS providing power (it's an old engine, quite possible it's not!), I'd whip the cover off and replace the connector with a nice IP67 or 68 connector from RS, Farnell etc.

But I fear you may be disappointed with how small the output power is - I think in this day & age I'd just go with portable LED lights and battery pack for phone charging.

[Poly]

Originally Posted by 2Spicy

Ill be getting a photo tonight ..Planning on running a Nav Light on it / USB charger via a rectifier and battery

If we assume that it puts out 6V and 17W, then my guess is (1) its "AC" not DC so you need a rectifier like you say. (2) the voltage will vary hudely with revs - so you need a regulator. (3) it won't have enough power to charge a 12V battery, so you'll need to do something a bit "non-standard". (4) 17W isn't a lot of "juice" - you can get a USB powerbank from a reputable brand for about £20 that will put that sort of power out.

Unless you are planning some sort of multi-day trips I think you'll achieve more for less money just by getting a couple of powerbanks, a dry box and charging them ashore / in the car etc. If you really want the challenge of wiring it - then replace it with a modern connector (after first checking that it works!).

[2Spicy]

Thanks everyone for the input to be honest, a pelicase, a lithium battery and some LED's is the way im leaning