Starter cable length ... how long can I go ?

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Moody Blue

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I have a 40HP 4 cyl ELPTO Mariner. I want to move the battery in the boat for better weight distribution but will need to increase the cable lengths. The total length of the cable will be between 9 and 10 ft. Is a 4ga wire sufficient or do I have to go to the 2ga which is REAL big. These cables are dedicated to the starter. Thanks.
 
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Re: Starter cable length ... how long can I go ?

I would go with at least #2, Rod. There is a lot of current needed by your starter and it needs big cable if it is not going to make them very hot.
 
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Re: Starter cable length ... how long can I go ?

Cable Length Cable Gauge<br />Up to 3-1/2 ft. (1.1m) 4 (25mm2)<br />3-1/2 - 6 ft. (1.1-1.8m) 2 (35mm2)<br />6 - 7-1/2 ft. (1.8-2.3m) 1 (50mm2)<br />7-1/2 - 9-1/2 ft. (2.3-2.9m) 0 (50mm2)<br />9-1/2 - 12 ft. (2.9-3.7m) 00 (70mm2)<br />12 - 15 ft. (3.7-4.6m) 000 (95mm2)<br />15 - 19 ft. (4.6-5.8m) 0000 (120mm2)
 
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Re: Starter cable length ... how long can I go ?

Thanks for the info. Great feedback as always. Looks like I'll be using the 2ga afterall.
 
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