Shortening Elec. Wires

[llfish]

The electrical wires to the motor, Power Trim and control box are extremely long, 10 + ft, and are in the way. I want to shorten them. What is the down side of doing this. Will use but splices to put things back together.<br /><br />Thanks in advance<br />Larry if I can pull this off

 

[Forktail]

Re: Shortening Elec. Wires

Your best bet would be to get the proper length wiring harness and avoid splicing. Splicing always creates additional resistance to the system, and a possible place for failure. <br /><br />Sometimes your dealer will just exchange a shorter harness (possibly a used one) for your longer one.<br /><br />If you do splice, be sure to do it according to the ABYC wiring guidlines, using only marine grade materials.

 

[llfish]

Re: Shortening Elec. Wires

Thanks for the sound advice. You would think an EEE could have thought of that.<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />Larry Fish

 

[Forktail]

Re: Shortening Elec. Wires

That's why there's ME's.

 

[llfish]

Re: Shortening Elec. Wires

Thank god for ME's