Battery cable size? | Boating Forum - iboats Boating Forums
Sep 26, 2011 · Re: Battery cable size? That's some serious lenght. If it's the starter battery can you get it closer to the motor and use shorter cables? For a 115hp 1-10ft = 4 Ga. 11-15 ft = 2 Ga. 16-20 ft = 1 …
Battery Cable AWG Size? - iboats Boating Forums
Jul 4, 2011 · Re: Battery Cable AWG Size? If possible, I would try to add up the amperage pull from all the components you wish to add then use the chart below to see where your demand falls. I looked …
Figuring out AWG cable size for Dual Battery & wiring?
Aug 29, 2022 · My battery cables are 3' of 00 between the battery and the switch and 4' of 00 between the switch and the motor. The house wiring is 4gauge for the audio equipment and 6 gauge for lights …
battery cable length, how long? - iboats Boating Forums
Aug 24, 2004 · Re: battery cable length, how long? You have not provided enough info to get really specific about an appropriate battery cable size.
Starter Amperage Draw | Boating Forum - iboats Boating Forums
Oct 6, 2010 · Does anyone know what the average amperage draw of a starter for a 1983 Johnson 115 Hp motor? I am moving my batteries to the front of my boat and I am trying to determine the proper …
5.7L EFI Battery sizing - iboats Boating Forums
May 26, 2009 · Re: 5.7L EFI Battery sizing i am wondering if my intermittent spark problems are as simple as too small a battery? Nope, not your problem. The reason for minimum battery size is for …
Battery amp hour for outboard - iboats Boating Forums
Apr 27, 2012 · What size battery is needed for outboard engines with electric start and trim n tilt ? For example, I have a 60hp evinrude electric start with trim and my friend has a 140hp with electric start …
Running power line and ground for Lowrance HDS
May 6, 2010 · Re: Running power line and ground for Lowrance HDS Bruce, I do have the fuse at the battery. It goes thin wire from the unit, to 14 gauge run th thin wire fuse to battery. The fuse is thin …
extending battery cable - iboats Boating Forums
May 16, 2002 · Re: extending battery cable I want to do the same with a Tohatsu tldi 90--move batteries to the console. The amp/wire size chart for the run calls for #1 cable. How best to connect to the …
Chartplotter/FF Wire size - iboats Boating Forums
Jan 7, 2023 · A chart plotter has maybe a 2 or 3 amp fuse and a straight feed from Bat wouldn't need anymore then maybe 18 AWG. Look at the wire size from the unit and use same to the main feed/block