Wire Gauge

[SaltyBuckster]

I'm in the middle of my 1648 redo.I'm going to paint it next weekend.I want to redo all the wires.Seems like there is only a bow light and stern light wired right now.Pretty simple set up.What gauge wires do you guys use for this?I want to go and get everything so it is here.It's pretty skinny stuff in there right now.Later is going to be a livewell.I want to keep it as simple as possible.Thanks.

 

[Brine]

16ga should get it.

Not sure about the high gph pumps these days.

 

[cavman138]

I used pretty 16ga for almost everything. I also used 12ga, but only because I got it for free.

 

[Hanr3]

Buy yourself a 25' roll of trailer wiring for about $10. Its 4 color coded wires and will cover the amperage/voltage for everything you mentioned, provided your boat is under 20' or so.

 

[SaltyBuckster]

I just ordered some of that tinned marine wire from the Materials list on here.Looks to be very good.Now that you mentioned my trailer I should have gotten more,lol.Duuuhhhh