[Rhodes22-list] 12 volt wire gauge from OB to Cabin (10' maxassumed)

[Michel Meltzer]

#4 or better yet #2 with a 60amp breaker close to the battery, use
"bulkhead" mounting lugs that match the motor rings in the lazzerert, 10
feet sounds short, both 12 and 10 will have to much voltage drop to
start, and #8 will  work when everthing is "full", #6 is better, the #2
wire is for starting when the batteries are at their last(you be happy
your spend the extra 40$ then :-), use the 60amp break incase the wire
shorts out years from now(or something short the lungs), remember to
reduce the size if you use the smaller wires,


-MJM
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org [mailto:rhodes22-list-
> bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Arthur H. Czerwonky
> Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2006 11:24 PM
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] 12 volt wire gauge from OB to Cabin (10'
> maxassumed)
> 
> Rummy, Jim, Bill,  or Someone what knows...
> 
> I need to run a 12v pair from the rear wall of the cockpit to the
front
> (to the battery) which will connect the starter/alternator wires from
an
> 8hp Tohatsu to the battery.  What would be the safe choice for the
wire
> gauge?
> 
> I came to the conclusion that an electric starter was a better
long-term
> option than manual, especially with the stern rigging layout.  If
there is
> anyone else considering, I found Porta-Bote an excellent choice for
> getting both service and price.
> 
> Thanks for any insights,
> 
> Art
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