Going to install a disconnect switch. Should I wire in both the outboard wire and accessories or just accessories? Will also need to buy a terminal wire. What ga. should I use between switch and battery? Thanks
Going to install a disconnect switch. Should I wire in both the outboard wire and accessories or just accessories? Will also need to buy a terminal wire. What ga. should I use between switch and battery? Thanks
You can do it several ways. I talk to my customers and find out what they want to disconnect. Usually it's the outboard and the console. If that is what you're wanting, then leave the battery charger and any "float controlled" bilge pumps connected to the battery. If you're disconnecting the outboard, you'll want wire at least the size of the outboard leads going from the switch to the battery -- or use a heavy copper strap from the switch to the battery.
John
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I'm mainly wanting to disconnect anything that would have residual pull when boat is parked. All of my accessories are tied in on a panel and I have one lead for all of them going to battery. So would that one lead work in my case? What about trolling batteries (residual pull)? Thanks
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Okay so probably don't do outboard lead? I would think most residual is from accessories, correct? If I do the trolling motor, I would not have to unplug at bow which I currently do? What about the size (ga.) wire should I get for between disconnect and batteries, if I do accessories and trolling motor?
I would use 6ga on both if you're just doing the accessories on the cranking. I would really consider putting the outboard on the cutoff switch also.
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Usually a 4, depending on the size and wiring of the outboard.
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