Re: [omc-boats] wiring help

Here's a link to the standard color code for boat wiring

http://tinyurl.com/mpzct

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From: "Ethan Brodsky" <brodskye@...>
To: <omc-boats@...>
Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 2:39 PM
Subject: Re: [omc-boats] wiring help

> On Wed, 3 May 2006, Ryan wrote:
>> Thanks Lee. I was just at West Marine today! I found the Marine Grade
>> wire
>> that is tinned and rated 120 degrees C. for engine compartments. They
>> have
>> your basic colors but I just bought white and black. I saw the heat
>> shrink
>> butt connectors but they were like $22 for a 10 pack and I'm not sure
>> what I
>> want to do yet. They also have a wide selection of stainless steal
>> bolts
>> as well as brass. I think I will be able to find everything I need at
>> that
>> store. One question I still have. On the starter, if I use the tinned
>> connectors, is that good enough or should they be also coated with
>> grease,
>> paint, or RTV? Or should I try to make some sort of boot to seal it up?
>
> If you're going to rewire the entire engine bay, I'd suggest getting more
> colors than just white and black. I've trouble-shooted systems where
> someone wired everything in one color - I'd never do it again. At least
> get the standard colors - red/black/yellow/green/blue/orange - in, perhaps
> 16 AWG, and then red and black in a larger size. I think there's a
> standard color scheme that's recommended for boats.
>
> I'd probably put a bit of electrical contact grease on the terminal to
> prevent corrosion. The Stabilant-22 Lee mentioned looks like an
> excellent choice. I've never done saltwater stuff - most of my experience
> is in automotive applications - so I've always just used cheap grease
> from a car parts store.
>
> Another resource you'll want to refer to is the US Coast Guard's
> "Boat-Builder's Handbook", which lists all the regulations relating
> to boat design and construction. There's an electrical section
> that will help you a lot.
>
> http://www.uscgboating.org/safety/boatbuilder/index.htm
>
> Ethan Brodsky
>
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