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Default What guage wire??
On Sun, 23 Sep 2007 15:18:02 -0000,
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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?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

As I stated previously on r.b, 8 guage should be fine.
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