Re-Wiring my bass boat

[DaveyHAZZ]

I Have a 16 foot bass boat I need to re-wire. I would like to know what kind of wire I would need and just a general setup. I need to wire in my bow light,stern light,bilge pump,and livewell. ideas?

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Re-Wiring my bass boat

Do a search in this forum. There are many diagrams for nav lights, bilge pumps (with and without automatic float switches), and livewells. In a nutshell it goes like this. Red and Black wires (10 gauge) from battery to fuse panel. Fuse panel to switch. Switch to device. Ground from device to ground buss.

 

[stylesabu]

Re: Re-Wiring my bass boat

as silvertip said, 10 gauge to fuse box . then 14 gauge should be fine for pumps 16 or 18 gauge for light.you can never use to low a gauge wire. i would fuse each one as close to power source as posible.curcuit breaker close to battery for 10 gauge then to fuse box, I don't recommend bus bar, each item then gets its own fuse, this will make trouble shooting much easier if ever needed

 

[DaveyHAZZ]

Re: Re-Wiring my bass boat

Thanks guys