If you make strong boat wiring connections the first time, you won’t have to redo them later. Here are the best tips I’ve learned from years of doing wiring jobs on the boat.
Summary:
You won’t find these tips in any electrical manual. They are the things I wish someone had told me the first time I picked up a crimper. Here are the basics:
- Start with a clean work area.
- If you are crimping two wires and one is challenging, start with the easy one first.
- Double the thickness of a tiny wire to make it easier to work with.
- Double-check your connections before crimping.
- Tape can help you line up wires, allowing you to use both hands for the crimper.
- Invest in good tools. It makes a difference.
- Make sure you’re using the correct size wires for the load they must carry.
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Carolyn Shearlock has lived aboard full-time for 17 years, splitting her time between a Tayana 37 monohull and a Gemini 105 catamaran. She’s cruised over 14,000 miles, from Pacific Mexico and Central America to Florida and the Bahamas, gaining firsthand experience with the joys and challenges of life on the water.
Through The Boat Galley, Carolyn has helped thousands of people explore, prepare for, and enjoy life afloat. She shares her expertise as an instructor at Cruisers University, in leading boating publications, and through her bestselling book, The Boat Galley Cookbook. She is passionate about helping others embark on their liveaboard journey—making life on the water simpler, safer, and more enjoyable.
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