Thread: Handyman/ electrician to rewire boat?

Would love to find a guy to rewire my 19 ft c-hawk center console.. it's a 90s model. I appreciate any suggestions!

I did this to my 82 wellcraft 21 foot center console. Ripped out everything but the engine factory harness. There was literally speaker wire which was being used as wire not for speakers,i was dumbfounded.

You have to figure out what you need. And draw it up.

I went with a 2 battery set up using an ACR https://www.google.com/search?q=si+a...Mn6-oJU2HdM%3A

A fuse block is also your best bet https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001P..._1481250986826

I went to west marine and just purchased 40 ft of marine quality wire

Heat shrink for the wiring and quality connectors

Also quailty wire stripper and crimper

Might as well replace bilge pump too , i went with a water witch instead of a float http://www.defender.com/images/502734.jpg

I would say thats a good start. Be prepared to spend the money and do it right as we all know sub par quailty or work can mean loss of life while on water

Marine grade wiring usually does not need to be replaced unless there has been some sort of mishap. Buses, connectors, switches, and fuses do need replacing more often. I would not try to replace wires without good reason.

If you must replace wires and they run through inaccessible conduits it is best, if possible, to tie the new wire to the old (very securely) and use the old wire to pull the new one through. You will probably have to cut some cable ties to get the old wire loose so it will pull and may have to pull at intermediate points because it is really hard to pull the full length of some wires. I would avoid this as much as possible, some wires will be made fast where you cannot get to them and they will not pull.

Protecting (heat shrink or plasti-dip, electrolyte grease where appropriate) connections is important if you want the job to last. You should spend more time and effort making and protecting connections than any other part of the job. Get the best quality connectors you can. Soldered connections are always best - especially if you need to splice wires (avoid splices where possible).