Installing USB Sockets in a 24v/12v Sailboat - Replacing Bedside Lamps with USB Plugged Devices

#Amelyacht #powertools #DIY #sailing #sailinglife #boat #sailboat #boatlife #yachtlife #boating #sailingboat #boats #sailingyacht #yachts #boatrepair #boatmaintenance #usbcharger #usbsocket #usbplug Our screen time and device usage actually increased when we moved aboard so we quickly came to the conclusion that USB plugs on a boat are a necessity. The two USB sockets we had on the boat were woefully inadequate to cope with charging our phones, tablets, kindles, GoPro's, fans and other devises that accompany a modern, mobile lifestyle and it was a battle at the nav station to charge them all. So the only solution was to install more - may more - outlets for our USB devises. But instead of running more wires through already congested conduits, I replaced the 70's style 24v bedside lights with car 24v USB plugs and here's the maintenance blog how we did it! If you're a professional, expert or even an old salty sea dog with some good advice on anything USB or USB installations on a sailboat, then please leave any constructive criticism, insight and advice in the comments below the videos. A big THANK-YOU to our MOTHERSHIP PATREONS who make these videos possible. What is a Patreon? A Patreon is a regular person like you, who helps content creator like us, to make useful stuff like this! So, if you'd like to help towards the filming, editing and data costs of THIS channel as well as our sailing channel: Mothership Adrift, you can do this by either: ?Clicking the THANKS button below the video ?Following the links to Paypal below ?Following the links to Patreon below Cheers! - Woody ?? ??????? ?PATREON: Help towards my beach bar budget.. and production cost obviously. https://www.patreon.com/mothershipadrift ?PAYPAL: Or just buy me a beer if you don't like PATREON. Cheers! https://paypal.me/Mothershipadrift? ?AMAZON WISH LIST: Tools & equipment I need.. if you're in the trade! https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/...? ?YOUTUBE MOTHERSHIP MAINTENANCE: Share this channel - just copy and paste this link. https://www.youtube.com/c/mothershipmaintenance ?THIS MAINTENANCE VIDEO LINK: Copy and paste the link below to share THIS particular video! https://youtu.be/8fzL7-j2YSI ?YOUTUBE MOTHERSHIP ADRIFT: Our Family Travel and Sailing Channel - just copy and paste this link. https://www.youtube.com/c/mothershipadrift