BASIC BOAT DUAL BATTERY WIRING | HOW TO

I put together a little wiring demonstration to help you understand basic dual battery boat wiring. I hope it helps! Let me know if you have any questions in the comments below!
Links to my other boat battery wiring videos:
BOAT BATTERY WIRING | HOW TO bit.ly/2P7szig
BOAT BATTERY WIRING | TROLLING MOTOR | HOW TO bit.ly/3rZaXnj
BOAT DUAL BATTERY ISOLATOR INSTALL | HOW TO bit.ly/3cNFvCd
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[@ReelLifeFisherman]

That is awesome! I’m glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@jasonyaj7536]

Wow! I feel like I just finish a 2yr electrical class! Finally hands down the best description! Everyone else on KZbin talks a lot and no information! They just say I run the wire like this and like that but doesn’t explain anything about bus, fuse, batteries! Thanks bro!

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Thanks ! I’m glad you liked the video and it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it..

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by far one of the best visual explanation on boat wiring with a battery switch/bus bar!!! Thank you sir!!!

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Awesome thanks I’m glad you like it and found it helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it! Tight lines!

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This was absolutely what I needed. I learned so much in this short video. Thanks !!

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Best explanation ever.

[@michaelslawinski1821]

Have to watch again. Don't understand the negitive and positive bus. Great vid.

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

They are basically a hub for you to add more Accessories without stacking them on the battery switch or batteries.. let me know if you have any questions.. and thanks for watching..

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great explanation! thank you

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By far the best explanation I could find on KZbin, for real. Thank you taking the time to set this all up on a sheet of wood, really helps understand this so much better. I am about to re-wire a used boat I just bought and being a newbie this was very helpful. Cheers!

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Great video! Going to wire another battery into my sailboat. Appreciate your time.

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Thanks! This is what I needed to make my pontoon boat electrically safe. Thanks for simplifying the process.

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

You're welcome!.

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Very good video! Thanks for taking your time, to help others learn how to wire properly. Keep up the good work!

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Thank you, you did a good job taking your time & showing & explaining what to do & why your doing it. Frankie-Boston

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Very well explained, simple but to the point and informative. I'm not afraid to re-wire my pontoon now - baby steps - thanks for the video

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Very informative video! I have referred to it in multiple occasions to wire stuff in my boat. Thank you.

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Finally - something easy to follow. Will wire up my new 12 volt trolling motor like this so it can charge while I am running. Nice and simple. Just don't turn it through the off position (as per comments...)

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Good vid. Thanks for explaining that selector switch. I needed that info.

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I appreciate you laying out the actual components on the plywood, it made for a great visual. Also helped that it was really easy to hear you. Much appreciated.

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Awesome! Glad you found it helpful.. thanks for watching and commenting.. I appreciate it!

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I was looking all over for the best video for the switch. You did it. Thanks!

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I just bought an 1987 Glasstream bass boat and the guy did a lot of new wiring and he did a nice job, in fact that same fuse box you showed us. Which I learned from your video to connect my fish finder, and some usb chargers, I definitely want to do this battery set up. Excellent video and well done, I am confident with your video I can do this, thank you again.

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Rewiring my pontoon. Great video. Thank you

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Looks good. One issue is that you do need to fuse the power lead from the battery within 7" of the battery according to the ABYC standard.

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[@ReelLifeFisherman]

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[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Thanks nomad! Glad the video helps explain things for people so they can kinda have a little better understanding of how the system works.. thanks for watching the channel and commenting! Much appreciated!

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[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting!

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[@ReelLifeFisherman]

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[@ReelLifeFisherman]

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[@ReelLifeFisherman]

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[@ReelLifeFisherman]

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[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Thanks I’m glad you liked it!

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