Boat Wiring Basics and ABYC Code

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Paul English

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Mar 17, 2026, 12:03:12 PM (3 days ago) Mar 17
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Only so much can be covered in 10 minutes but my notes:

  • _most_ failures happen at connections.. yes. But not all - TTBN had the factory wires running through the glass/foam layers fail  (bow light run I think?) and I'm definitely concerned/aware I could have the same situation. 
  • hydraulic crimpers from Amazon are shockingly cheap. Someone mentioned it during our meeting but wow.. 
  • first comment says - don't go feeling connections for heat with your hand like the video suggests. Project Farm just did some reviews of thermal cameras, but a no-contact thermometer can work well and is much cheaper. Just be aware that they are sensitive to the color of the object(s) being tested
  • still no word on the Official Best Solution to tying LiFePO4 house batteries to a marine outboard 🤣



Richard Bryan

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1:34 PM (5 hours ago) 1:34 PM
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Hi,

My new Corsair 880 may be ready to launch soon. The exact date and time depends on when ESI finishes the work on it (expected to be in about 2 weeks), tides, and expected weather.

I am looking for 1 or 2 people to help me move it from ESI in La Conner to Cap Sante in Anacortes. It will be launched at ESI. The plan is to transit the Swinomish Channel, then proceed to Cap Sante. I am new to this area, so I’m unfamiliar with local conditions (though I *have* studied charts and currents information…), and of course there may be unexpected issues with the new boat. A few extra hands would be welcome, particularly with docking at Cap Sante.

Let me know if you are interested.

Thanks,
Richard Bryan

Vincent DePillis

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Vincent DePillis

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5:50 PM (1 hour ago) 5:50 PM
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Be happy to help, depending on timing.
Keep me posted at 206.909.5655.

Vince depillis
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