Jon Boat Electrical Wiring for Beginners and DIY'ers

Jon Boat Electrical Wiring for Beginners and DIY'ers
Project Bottomland Bateau: Episode 17

Want to master the electrical wiring system in your duck hunting, catfishing, bow fishing, or bass boat build? This is what you need right here. We cover everything about what wire to use, wire sizes, amp ratings, connectors, solder joints, running wire, fuse panel set up, batteries, and much more. And as always don't forget to stick around to the end of the video for the bloopers and the hater's corner!

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[Hydrokracker]

"I'm not making this boat look fancy like all these bass boats you see on YouTube." -Makes the Jon boat fancier than all the fancy bass boats on YouTube. Seriously, your boat looks great.

[joshuaskirvin]

Industrial Electrician and Maintenance Tech here. I've been in this field my entire adult life. Residential, commercial, industrial and line work. Don't listen to the inexperienced keyboard warriors. You might not be perfect or doing it their way, but it looks good to me. I thought about a way you could've done the control board a little different, but that was just a personal preference of mine. You did a good job. It was a good video.

[CatfishWeekly]

After being in the automotive industry my entire life, working on ever thing from ambulances to handicap vans, this is one of the better wiring video's I have seen for people starting out

[thedangler]

I’m an electrician for homes and you did a fine job! Boat and automotive wiring is foreign to me. Great work man

[freas]

Well done! Finally someone who parallel connects two 12 volt batteries correctly.

[jonmcguinn]

This is hands down the best video out there for anyone looking to tackle their own electrical overhaul

[John-ofsh]

This video was EXACTLY what I was looking for! Never thought about a cut-off switch to shut everything down. It's on my shopping list! You are so right about skimping elsewhere, NOT on marine grade wire! I have one suggestion and you can take it or tell me to shove it. Next time a troll starts giving you shit about what they thought was wrong, etc. simply say "Thank you for sharing that with me." They never know if you are serious or screwing with them. If our paths ever cross remind me I owe you a rack of beer for taking time to share your expertise and time with us so we can get it right the first time. Thank You Sir!

[denizorhan]

I've been searching how to ground al hull for hours :) thank you for the big no answer. saved my hull :)

[Operor]

I stumbled on your channel yesterday. My wife and I watched a few of em. Wasn't looking for boat stuff at all. Spent a few years of my life building boats and jet ski's for a couple of companies though, so I can relate a bit. My wife flat out said "Is he your long lost brother or something because you two act exactly the same". I'm not aware of any long lost brothers but she made a damn good point. I cannot wait to get in here and hurt the scooters feelings. Time to start browsing comments.

[catcher]

Gosh this seemd so simple when I first bought the boat. After a few more weeks and a few dead ends, finally getting to doing this wiring seems a bit more daunting to be honest. I am not an electrican by any means and props to you for getting this done so smoothly

[scottcarlson]

Fantastic job explaining the electrical elements of a little build. The mansplainer rant was a bonus. I am rebuilding my 12 ft v-hull once again. This time, to get it lighter and easier to load/unload, I am trying to make everything in the boat removable. I have more time than I have back strength and my favorite boat launch does not allow trailers.

[malibujoe]

One of the best informative boat wiring videos I've ever seen!
THANKS for explaining everything you did instead of glossing over stuff!
NOT EVERYONE is a professional electrician!

[mikebrannen]

This was a Great video. I like that you are quick and to the point. No messing around. You keep it simple. Thanks!

[nsmerilli]

This is the best video I’ve seen to explain wiring a jon boat.

[warrenbridges]

I was just browsing through YouTube looking at different boat wiring videos then I saw the "Reserved for LSU" sign on your wall... Instant Subscription. Very informative video also...

[billroberts]

I enjoyed this I’m 82 years old and I still don’t understand it but I learned a lot thank you for your time in trouble they’ll

[lynnharper]

Hey man, I am almost finished with my 1972 Monarch 14 footer. I watched your videos cuz you do a great job explaining how it. I just have to hook up battery switch and switch panel. I would send a couple of pictures if I can figure it out, thanks for all your videos they gave me the convenience I needed. By the way I hooked my navigation lights up right the first time. LOL.

[JAdame]

Man I was going to start wiring my boat today and after watching your video I’m completely rethinking my wiring plans haha.

[lenbrewer]

Most comprehensive Video I have seen, very neat and very professional work. Thank You

[nonyabiz]

Why do folks need to criticize?? I just click off the video if I don’t like it. I watch all your content from start to end. Nice work sir.