ConnectEase Yak-Ease Power Pack Pro Kayak Power Hub
ConnectEase Yak-Ease Power Pack Pro Kayak Power Hub — Product description
The ConnectEase Yak-Ease Power Pack Pro is the power hub every rigged-out fishing kayak wants. Drop in a 12 volt lithium battery and you've got a cigarette socket, two USB ports, and four plug-and-play connectors ready for your graph, lights, and gear. The weatherproof case keeps it all dry, and the voltage display tells you exactly how much run time you've got left.
If you've rigged a fishing kayak, you know the mess. A fish finder here, a set of nav lights there, a phone that needs charging, and a battery jammed into a hatch with wires running everywhere. The ConnectEase Yak-Ease Power Pack Pro cleans all of that up. It's a single weatherproof power hub built to house a 12 volt lithium battery and hand its power out to everything on your yak through one tidy panel.
The pack fits a 12 volt lithium battery measuring 8 inches long by 7-1/2 inches wide by 5-1/2 inches high, tucked inside a case that runs 16-1/2 by 13 by 7 inches. On the front panel you get one cigarette lighter socket, a 2-port USB, and four plug-and-play connectors for your electronics. So your graph, your aerator, your lights, and your phone charger all live in one place instead of spliced into a rat's nest of butt connectors. A single illuminated switch turns the whole thing on and off, and it glows so you can find it in the dark.
ConnectEase includes the lighting wiring and their Graph Power Yak kit right in the box, so wiring in a fish finder is close to plug-and-play. If you've ever soldered a graph power lead at 4 a.m. before a tournament launch, you'll appreciate not having to. The plug-and-play connectors are keyed, so you're not going to reverse polarity and cook something you paid good money for.
The panel carries a voltage display and a battery run time indicator, which is the part that earns its keep on a long day. You can glance down and see exactly where your pack sits instead of guessing. When the graph's been running since sunup and you're two miles from the launch, knowing you've got another few hours of juice, or knowing you don't, changes how you fish the rest of the day.
The 2-port USB is handier than it sounds. Phone, handheld GPS, a headlamp that charges over USB, a portable pump, they all pull off the same panel without you carrying a stack of power banks. And because it's all coming off your main 12 volt battery, you're not babysitting a half dozen little cells that always seem to die right when you need them.
It's built for the kayak world, which means it's going to get splashed, rained on, and dragged across a sandbar. The case is weatherproof and the panel carries an IP65 water-resistant rating, so a little spray off the paddle or a passing shower isn't a problem. We'd still keep the actual battery terminals dry and give the connectors a shot of dielectric grease if you fish salt, because salt finds its way into everything eventually. That's just kayak life.
This one's aimed at the angler who's done adding one accessory at a time and wants a real power system on the yak. It's just as at home on a canoe, a jon boat, or a small skiff where console space is tight and you want your electronics fed from one clean box. One thing to know up front: the Power Pack Pro is the hub, the wiring, and the graph kit. You'll add your own 12 volt lithium battery sized to fit the 8 by 7-1/2 by 5-1/2 inch bay. Pick the amp-hour rating that matches how long you stay out, wire it in, and you've got a power center that'll outlast the kayak.
One rigging tip from us: put an inline fuse or a small circuit breaker on the positive lead between the battery and the pack. It protects your gear and your battery if anything ever shorts, and it's cheap insurance for a system feeding a graph you care about.
Key Features
- Houses a 12V lithium battery up to 8 x 7-1/2 x 5-1/2 in, keeping your power source protected and organized
- 16-1/2 x 13 x 7 in weatherproof case consolidates your whole kayak power system into one box
- One cigarette lighter socket for 12V accessories like pumps, lights, and chargers
- 2-port USB charges your phone, handheld GPS, and USB gear straight off the main battery
- Four keyed plug-and-play connectors wire in electronics fast without reversing polarity
- Voltage display and battery run time indicator show exactly how much power you have left
- Single illuminated switch is easy to find and operate in low light
- IP65 water-resistant panel and weatherproof case stand up to spray, rain, and kayak abuse
- Includes lighting wiring and the Graph Power Yak kit for a near plug-and-play fish finder install
- Black low-profile design fits tight kayak, canoe, and small-boat spaces
Why Buy from NVN Marine
- Authorized CONNECT EASE reseller, full manufacturer warranty
- NMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs
- Same-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items
- NY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store
Technical specifications
| Title | ConnectEase Yak-Ease Power Pack Pro |
|---|---|
| Brand | CONNECT EASE |
| Manufacturer Part Number | RCE12VPWPRO |
| UPC | 854996005873 |
| Case Dimensions (L x W x H) | 16-1/2 in x 13 in x 7 in |
| Fits Battery Size | 8 in L x 7-1/2 in W x 5-1/2 in H |
| Battery Type Supported | 12 Volt Lithium |
| Power Outlet | One cigarette lighter socket |
| USB Ports | 2-Port USB |
| Device Connectors | Four plug-and-play connectors |
| Display | Voltage display and battery run time indicator |
| Switch | Single illuminated switch |
| Water Resistance | Weatherproof case, IP65 water-resistant panel |
| Color | Black |
| Included | Lighting wiring and Graph Power Yak kit |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Power Pack Pro come with a battery?
No. The Power Pack Pro is the case, wiring, and Graph Power Yak kit. It's built to house a 12 volt lithium battery measuring 8 by 7-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches, which you add separately. That lets you pick the amp-hour rating that fits how long you stay on the water.
What size battery fits inside?
A 12 volt lithium battery up to 8 inches long, 7-1/2 inches wide, and 5-1/2 inches high. Measure your pack before you buy to make sure it drops into the bay.
What can I power from it?
You've got one cigarette lighter socket, a 2-port USB, and four plug-and-play connectors. That's enough for a fish finder, nav lights, an aerator or pump, and charging your phone or handheld GPS, all off one panel.
Does it work with my fish finder?
Yes. ConnectEase includes their Graph Power Yak kit and lighting wiring, so wiring a graph in is close to plug-and-play. The four keyed connectors keep you from reversing polarity during the hookup.
How do I know how much power is left?
The panel has a voltage display and a battery run time indicator. A quick glance tells you where your battery sits, so you're not guessing whether you can keep the graph running on a long day.
Is it waterproof?
The case is weatherproof and the panel carries an IP65 water-resistant rating. It handles spray and rain fine. We'd still keep the battery terminals dry and use a little dielectric grease on the connectors if you fish salt water.
Can I use it on a small boat instead of a kayak?
Absolutely. It's designed for kayaks, but it works just as well on a canoe, jon boat, or small skiff where you want your electronics fed from one clean power box instead of a tangle of wires.
Should I add a fuse?
Yes, we recommend it. Put an inline fuse or a small circuit breaker on the positive lead between your battery and the pack. It protects your gear and battery if anything ever shorts.
Can I run a 12V accessory and charge USB gear at the same time?
You don't have to choose. The panel gives you both a 12V cigarette lighter socket and a 2-port USB, so you can run a 12V accessory in the socket and charge phones or a GPS on the USB ports together.
What's the switch like?
There's a single illuminated switch that turns the whole hub on and off. It lights up, so it's easy to find on a pre-dawn launch or a night bite.
