On Sep 24, 8:16 pm, "Lew Hodgett" wrote:
wrote:
I want to install my battery in the bow of my 16 foot skiff. The
battery will power the starter for a 25 horse electric start
evinrude.
The total cable length will be 18 feet, no breaks. What guage wire
do
I need to use, do I need to use something as big as a car like 4
guage, or can I use 8?? How many amps does a typical 25 horse draw?

If you are looking for conformation that you can do the job on the
cheap by using small wire, look elsewhere.

Why would you say that?? I never said anything about cheap. I go out
with three frekin' motors including the trolling thruster, I don't
cheap out on my boating.


#2AWG will do the job correctly.

Thank you, I solved my problem btw. I bought a good set of 12 foot
jumper cables and modified the handles of the clips so I did not have
to worry about crimping. Obviously I am not going to put the battery
as far forward as I initially intended. but it will make little
difference other than readjusting storage space.

Lew