wrote:
: Please recommend a good book on wiring a boat for beginners. Local
: book stores and local marine supply stores only have limited number of
: books on wiring, and they tend to be for advanced topics -- like wiring
: a sailing boat with all kind of goodies. All I want are basic stuffs
: like simple wiring diagram, and stuff for VHF radio... Preferably with
: plenty of color pictures.

: Any suggestion? Thanks.

: Jay Chan

Wow. Lotsa questions guy...

I know of no book on boat wiring. However, googling "boat wiring" provides
lots of information. http://www.screamandfly.com/home/hul...4/wiring_1.htm is one link that is pretty good.

Also try searching the trailerboats.com archives for boat wiring articles.

Main thing is to keep any exposed wiring from corroding via using
"liquid tape" (see westmarine's website for it) or dielectric grease.
Just take a look under the shroud of your Mercury for visuals on how to
attach terminal lugs, etc.

Additionally, use marine grade switches, etc. (again, westmarine.com).

It's all pretty much common sense. There are no "generic" boat wiring
diagrams typically. Corrosion and work hardening of the wires at the
terminals are your main "enemies". Use lots of tiewraps to keep wirings
from moving to eliminate the latter.

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