On Jun 15, 10:53 am, Frogwatch wrote:
On Jun 15, 10:09 am, Wayne.B wrote:

On Fri, 15 Jun 2007 09:55:35 -0400, "D.Duck" wrote:
Go to a welding supply store and look at the size cables they have.
Welding
leads make the best jumper cables. Very high current carrying and very
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And will corrode nicely in a salt water environment.

What kind of wire do you suggest?

00 welding wire is a good bet. You avoid the corrosion issue by
tinning the ends with solder before attaching the clips.

Regular wire will corrode all the way up the insulation if it EVER
gets immersed in salt water. The wire that is tinned all the way will
not but it is insanely expensive. Maybe regular wire that is kept out
of the water will last long enough.

Like I said. Spend 40 bucks on a good set, use it for 5 years or until
they corrode and then replace them, kind of like a fire extinguisher.
In the mean time, keep them out of the water as much as possible. Like
I said, good jumpers can be bought with great flow, and weather
resistance. The ones in my blazer have been through towing (as utility
on wrecker) for years in the 80's, both of my jeeps, and lots of
outdoor living. They are still the best cables I ever had, I think we
bought them at the towing supply down in Hartford, Jar-dan or
something like that. Anyway, my point is why make em' when you can buy
em' just as good, if not better than homemade. Even if you do have
easy access to welding wire and clips. But carry on, it is an
important discussion.