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Location: Mauston, Wisconsin | Guy's- The National Electrical Code (NEC) does not apply to a watercraft, that's clearly stated in Article 90.2.
This chart may help ->
http://www.marinco.com/page/allowable-amperage
I recommend only marine grade wire/cables - the cable has to be tinned to withstand the corrosive effects of water ingress. If you strip the insulation back, the conductors should be tinned (silver color). If they are copper colored you have the wrong type of wire for long term use in your boat. This is also a common problem with trailer wiring, e.g, use of the wrong wire type. There are many trailer wiring kits that have the wrong wire type in automotive store's etc..... Ask before you buy!
http://store.polarwire.com/browse.cfm/more-wire-and-cable/2,729.htm...
Have fun!
Al
Edited by ESOX Maniac 9/18/2013 9:56 AM
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