On Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:07:02 -0500, "
wrote:

On Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:00:33 -0800, jps wrote:

On Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:44:47 -0500, "
wrote:


Actually I just bought 2 spools of 25' ANCOR 16 AWG wire for $28...the
dude talked me into it. I also bought a motor to replace the one in
the bilge pump housing @ $34.

I found the bilge motor for 28 online and the marine wire for, $32

Is marine wire worth paying the extra expence?

Is the wire you bought tinned?

Yes, it's 'tinned copper'

Then yes, it's worth the extra expense just in terms of peace of mind.
It's work to rewire anything and better to use materials that you know
will hold up in the environment. Boats take enough work without
having to do things twice.