Starter cable sizes?

[pcmpete]

I am looking for info on what is the recommend size for replacement starter/battery cables?

They are for a VP AQ130c and only 3ft in length. I cannot see/read any markings on the old cables.

Thanks

 

[Sabbath]

Re: Starter cable sizes?

For Battery to starter i wouldnt run anything smaller than an 8 gauge wire.

 

[Struc]

Re: Starter cable sizes?

2 gauge is what I have on my boat, for about 6'. That is what I have seen on most boats.

I've never heard of anything as small as 8 gauge on a starter. I can't imagine that would hold up very well over time.

 

[Brewman61]

Re: Starter cable sizes?

8 gauge would IMHO, be on the thin end.
Personally, I'd find out what is on the boat now and go no smaller than that.
When it comes to this type of thing, I'm all belts and suspenders.

 

[Ashmanmb]

Re: Starter cable sizes?

I replaced on my boat with I think if I rember correctly 2 guage or 1 guage. Just wanted to be extra safe to make sure it was not going to be an issue

 

[Brewman61]

Re: Starter cable sizes?

As long as you equal what was there you'd have no problems, assuming that what was there was correct. Never hurts to go one size bigger, other than the extra cost.

 

[Don S]

Re: Starter cable sizes?

Here is a chart from Mercruiser, it follows the same basic principals as as Volvo or anyone else.

 

[MH Hawker]

Re: Starter cable sizes?

You can allways take the wire into a electrial supply house and have it measured with a wire gage.