5 Boat Wiring Tips The Pros Don't Want You To Know!

January 9, 2021: This week's #ShortTipSaturday video comes at the request of YouTube user: Richard Johnson. Thanks, Richard!

In this video I cover 5 marine wiring tips that will help you avoid problems by doing it right the first time. If you're not a DIY'er, you can still use this video as a checklist to ensure the person you have doing your wiring is doing it the correct way and not cutting corners.

Whether you're wiring a trolling motor or new electronics, wiring things the correct way the first time will save you frustration and danger while boating. Choosing the right wire type and the correct wire size is crucial to good performance on the water.

If you have any questions about marine wiring, please leave them in the comments section below.

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[IndianaDoug]

I’m a pro, and I certainly want others to know this!

[Mike-dnju]

I’m a marine electrician, and these are five points I make with every client.

[anglersnw]

Great information. I am in the process of getting my new electric trolling motor installed and wired up. This video cleared up my questions. Much appreciated.

[colemant]

Great advice and tips. DIY Boaters Thank You! Especially today... There is a month+ wait to get a boat serviced at any marina/dealer.. and they are charging an Arm & Leg for the simplest repairs.

[rationalanalysis]

excellent tips for the first timer regarding marine electrical

[cameronempey]

I’m doing the wiring on my truck mounted carpet cleaning machine and I have to follow Marine guidelines basically because of possible exposure to water so these videos help a lot thanks

[alanaho]

Very good video with tips that come at a good time. I'm about to remove my two power poles from my starting battery direct connect. I will connect to a Perko switch On/Off then run wires from the perko switch to the starting battery. I have to check size wire from power poles and I was thinking 10 gauge but could be 8 or 6. And I was going to buy at ACE Hardware. But I need "marine" grade and marine grade ring connectors to crimp. I am glad I watched this. Thank you!

[christopherdean]

I am neither an electrician, nor a boat owner, but I would think any self-respecting marine electrician would be overjoyed for anyone wiring their own boat to know these things! It would ensure the damn jobs were being done properly!

[danielschaefer]

extremely useful information! Very well said and organized. thank you.

[IsaacGonzalez-ryml]

Great tips/video/teaching style

Thanks much...!

[rodneymontague]

I have 3 wires on both sides of my trolling motor breaker. I wired the batteries according to wiring diagram on boat. The boat came with a 12V / 24V motor guide trolling motor. I only have 12 V at trolling motor receptacle.

[jahirsalas]

Great information man, i will use it for my electrical wiring class

[kathysyphrit]

Great advice . Wish we had this before wiring done by fishing guy, not wiring guy.

[rodneymcintosh]

How to choose the right size buss bar amps

[PalmettoCats]

I'm so bad at wiring. If it didn't cost an arm and a leg, I would hire someone everytime!! hahah

[thaxbutcher]

Hey man, I like the video, and I wire boats for a living. If you need videos and picture I think I could help you. These are a little different not a center console more like a sundeck. Or twin outboard but when it comes to wiring same concept. If not no worries keep up the good work.

[umlyfrz]

I need to replace my push button 50 amp breaker on my boat. the new breakers are not mark nor do they have a copper terminal. how can I determine the battery terminal?

[brnwlls]

Can you do a video on wiring up 2 way switches for navigation lights thank you

[patrickgazzara]

Rewiring my Lowrance units two HDS 9's and one HDS 7. Plan on using wire size 10 awg tinned wires. What size breaker should I use at battery and is it ok to install a Blue Sea spade type fuse box instead of in line fuses (5amp) each wire in the battery compartment. Thank You

[shanepinkston]

I'm trying to wire my trolling motor up from a 12v to 24 volt trolling motor but I have a Cole hersee system on my bass boat so need info on how to do it please thanks