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  1. 03-19-2013, 08:39 PM #1
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    Wire loom from the bilge to the outboard questions...

    I have a 96 Basscat PII with a Mariner 200 and im in the process of dressing it up a bit and have a question or two.

    What "coupler" type device do you use to attach the wire loom at the motor and at the boat? Im looking to hide my throttle, gas line and wiring.

    My description might not work so ill go look for pics.
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    #2 03-19-2013, 08:45 PM

    From this... to this...



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    #3 03-20-2013, 10:27 AM
    The loom in the bottom pic looks like a shop vac hose to me. Looks clean, ima copy that idea.
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    #4 03-20-2013, 12:11 PM
    You can buy some of that polyester expandable mesh sleeving from electrical supply places and general industrial suppliers like Grainger or McMaster-Carr etc. I believe it come in sizes up to about 2 inches or so in diameter.
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    #5 03-20-2013, 01:04 PM
    T-H carries what you want, also EBay under marine rigging.
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    #6 03-20-2013, 01:39 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Wolfsmurf View Post
    The loom in the bottom pic looks like a shop vac hose to me. Looks clean, ima copy that idea.
    I know years ago a guy on here used a vac hose ans it turned out good, I was more worried about connecting it cleanly to the outboard but it appears E-bay will have what I need.

    And I already had the woven stuff on it but it was old and nasy so im looking for a change.
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    #7 03-20-2013, 01:39 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by 2old2care View Post
    T-H carries what you want, also EBay under marine rigging.
    10-4 Im off to E-Bay.

    Thanks guys
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    #8 03-20-2013, 01:50 PM
    For those interested...T H Marine Black Rigging Flange 2" RF1DP | eBay

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    #9 03-20-2013, 01:50 PM
    What do I need on the outboard side?
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    #10 03-21-2013, 04:24 AM
    I used shop vac hose too. Looks good, no problems.
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    #11 03-21-2013, 08:32 AM
    I've made two using the $12 shop vac hose kit from Lowes. On the Mercury there is a plastic insert that fits into the lower pans that conforms the wires coming int. I take that piece, open it up, then using angle blackets I attach a hose fitting with a female coupler to it. Then run your wires, and that fitting bolted to that pan piece makes for a solid connection of the hose, just as the nice Mrcury one on the Pro XS's. All for under $15 as well.
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    #12 04-14-2013, 09:22 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by arjone01 View Post
    I've made two using the $12 shop vac hose kit from Lowes. On the Mercury there is a plastic insert that fits into the lower pans that conforms the wires coming int. I take that piece, open it up, then using angle blackets I attach a hose fitting with a female coupler to it. Then run your wires, and that fitting bolted to that pan piece makes for a solid connection of the hose, just as the nice Mrcury one on the Pro XS's. All for under $15 as well.
    Do you have any photos of how you've attached the angle brackets/coupler? I think I understand but a visual would help!
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    #13 04-15-2013, 09:39 AM
    Yeah, I will try to take some today. Send me your email address and I'll drop them to you.
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