Speaking of jumper cables for boats...
 

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
flexible.- Hide quoted text -

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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.

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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
flexible.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

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.

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On Fri, 15 Jun 2007 07:53:29 -0700, Frogwatch
wrote:

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.

All true but you can avoid most of the issues by sealing the end with
glue filled heat shrink tubing, overlapping the insulation and tinned
portion of the wire.

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On Jun 15, 11:30 am, wrote:
Jar-dan or
something like that.

Correction, it was JerrDan distributor, wrecker supplies.

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On Jun 15, 8:31 am, basskisser wrote:
On Jun 15, 1:01 am, "Calif Bill" wrote:





"Frogwatch" wrote in message

oups.com...

On Jun 14, 10:04 pm, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:
On Thu, 14 Jun 2007 18:47:10 -0700, JR North

wrote:
I've had a set of 00ga 20 footers in the MaXum for 17 years. Keep them
in one of those blanket/comforter bags that seal at the top. Hauled them
out a month ago to steam clean the engine bay, and found only light
surface rust on the clamps. Still work good, spring tension, etc.
Pony up for the long 00 guage set. Very important for the length req for
jumping a boat.

Thanks.

My .02

Duly noted.

Make em. You will have to buy the #0 guage tinned wire and it is
expensive. Best I found was about $3.00/ft on e-bay.

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
flexible.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

And will corrode nicely in a salt water environment.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

I imagine they would as well, especially if you left them dipped in
the brine all the time, with no maintenance

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"JR North" wrote in message
.. .
I've had a set of 00ga 20 footers in the MaXum for 17 years. Keep them in
one of those blanket/comforter bags that seal at the top. Hauled them out
a month ago to steam clean the engine bay, and found only light surface
rust on the clamps. Still work good, spring tension, etc.
Pony up for the long 00 guage set. Very important for the length req for
jumping a boat.
My .02
JR


Wouldn't having a 2nd battery on board with an A/B switch be more reliable
than waiting for a jump from a passing boat? The cost for quality 20 foot
jump cables is probably about the same as the extra battery and switch
setup.

The other option would be to carry a 12v emergency power pack.

The downside of both those options is the cost of maintenance and
replacement. However, you are not relying on someone else to get you out of
an emergency.

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Well, Out on the water, it's best to have as many options as you can. I
not only have dual batteries, but a 1 KW genset also. Nevertheless, the
cables are there as a another layer of redundancy.
JR

imH wrote:
"JR North" wrote in message
.. .

I've had a set of 00ga 20 footers in the MaXum for 17 years. Keep them in
one of those blanket/comforter bags that seal at the top. Hauled them out
a month ago to steam clean the engine bay, and found only light surface
rust on the clamps. Still work good, spring tension, etc.
Pony up for the long 00 guage set. Very important for the length req for
jumping a boat.
My .02
JR



Wouldn't having a 2nd battery on board with an A/B switch be more reliable
than waiting for a jump from a passing boat? The cost for quality 20 foot
jump cables is probably about the same as the extra battery and switch
setup.

The other option would be to carry a 12v emergency power pack.

The downside of both those options is the cost of maintenance and
replacement. However, you are not relying on someone else to get you out of
an emergency.




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