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On Sep 23, 11:27 am, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
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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 starter
draw?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Just Wait

The wire should always be thicker than the largest drill bit you have on
hand to make the necessary holes, and all the stores are closed. It's
inevitable.

That would be some pretty big frekin' wire. I am a tool guy.
Anyways, I have some calculations here somewhere if someone can tell
me what that starter should draw... somewhere... Hopefully one of you
can just tell me what guage I should be using


Tom should be along shortly, although he'll probably suggest using frozen
quantum proton streams to move the power from bow to stern.