Boat electronic wiring diagram

[@frankschannel2642]

Excellent. Just what I needed to know / understand. And in only 5 1/2 minutes! Kudos for going right to the heart of the matter with no unnecessary fluff.

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Thanks, appreciate you watching! 👍

[@theknottwinsfishing]

Joe, I can not thank you enough! We are a small fishing channel who hopes of getting on the water to provide better content, and we have been struggling like no other on restoring our old 1970s trihaul. This video has helped explain nearly everything that was confusing us, and we just wanted to give you a big thanks for making this!

[@toddhastings6693]

I need to say thank you for simplifying this manufactures nightmare. The factory diagram left me scratching my bald head and reaching for the aspirin, long may you run Sir!

[@Bella.El-EQ2]

New boat owner just watched you video. Simple, clear, most of all informative. Thank you for the lesson!

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Thank you for watching and subscribing👍

[@moosternp]

Thank you for a very well presented video on boat wiring. I have a used pontoon damaged in a storm. I am working in putting it back together including fixing the damaged wiring. You method of illustrating the wiring connection was simple and clear. A simple ladder diagram at the end of the video would be a bonus. Thank you

[@deweypug]

Very nice, very clear and simple! Having been knee deep in re-wiring my boat over the past two weeks I will say the installation of two fuse boxes (one for ignition power and another unswitched power to run devices while the engine is off) is of paramount importance. Also adding a buss bar would be a good idea.

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Thank you for watching. I will add a relay soon to the diagram to have the outboard shut down when key is on OFF position :)

[@johnh8615]

Your missing the most important detail of all on this diagram. Isolation master switch to isolate power coming from the battery. This is the only way to make safe in a fuel spill or long term battery power loss.

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Hi john8615, thanks for watching, I didn’t add the isolating switch in this wiring diagram because I do my wiring diagrams in parts. That way it"s less confusing. When to much stuff is on the diagram it could become complicated. I do have another video that adds the isolation switch. Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/omW5lmmBpc50p7M Thanks

[@Internutt2023]

Good video work for a basic wiring layout! For my bilge pump and float, I chose to "parallel" ( instead of being in "series" like your schematic) the float switch to the pump and it has it's own direct to battery ( but fused) +12V connection, and, instead of that bilge pump power going direct to the fuse panel, my boat's original wiring has it switched at the helm, so I kept that function and can operate it manually or let the float turn it on when needed. I also have a 10 Amp charger/ maintainer ( Minn Kota brand- absolutely fantastic charger) connected direct to the battery with its inline fuses, then, everything else is on a master disconnect to a Blue Sea 150A panel. This way, when I am docked and I can get 115VAC shore power, I can shut off the main disconnect, BUT, my charger is connected to the battery, and the bilge pump will do its own thing, without needing the main disconnect ( which is hidden in a locking access panel) to be left on. This will insure that the bilge pump will work and the battery charger will replenish any charge when it is operating as well, and any ignition and accessory function is killed to prevent any "hot wiring" attempts.

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Hi Internutt 1960, Thanks for watching and your nice comments. Yes, I have my pump running in parallel with manual switch and float switch. always the best way to do it. I kept it basic so if people can understand this than they can go much further in their set up. Always fun doing modification and adding new stuff ;) You seem do be well set up my friend. 👍

[@renerodriguez2482]

the best explanation of electricity for boat congratulations the best

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Thank you very much :)

[@apope2311]

Thank you! Just inherited a boat that dad had been rewiring, still working in getting my license.

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Thanks for watching. Don’t hesitate to ask, if you have questions 👍

[@ernestobauza]

excellent video. the best and clearest explanation I have found. thank you very much for sharing

[@PetrPetr90]

Přesně tohle jsem chtěl vidět. Super video! Děkuji

[@joetheboatguy5394]

thank you

[@michaeldenicola6725]

Thank you so much it helps me understand so much more how my boat works.

[@peoriaos6627]

This is a fantastic video. Thank you. It helped me put in a new fish finder and made it very simple for me.

[@blandry021]

That was amazing, love the strep by step. How about a diagram when adding 24 volt electric motor, then add a battery charger to the mix and also how to charge both the 24 v battery to the motor's alternator? Too much? Thanks in advance

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Hi Brian, good question. I will try to build a video with your question. Pretty busy with the holidays but video will show up at a certain point 👍. Thanks for watching

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Let me know if this helps kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJ-cpXyVo8domtU 👍

[@enriquebarbosa9580]

Wow, very simple but instructive video, it gave me an idea about how a boat is wired. One question, the green wire that comes from the gages to the box, what are those for? Why they must be connected in parallel?

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Hi Enrique, thank you for watching the video. I’m really glad you like the video. The green wire is for all lights in the in the gauges. I connect them in parallel so they all go on at the same time once you turn your switch on. Thank you for your question, I hope you got your answer. If not do not hesitate to contact me 👍

[@enriquebarbosa9580]

@@joetheboatguy5394 Thank you for your quick answer. One thing I would like to see is how to connect the forward and reverse station with the motor.

[@joetheboatguy5394]

@@enriquebarbosa9580 you are talking about the accelerator and reverse barrel links to connect on outboard? I will look into making a video but my boat is winterized for now, I should have something in the spring 👍. Thank you.

[@0EjZ0]

Hi, great video! Thank you! I bought a fuse box but i’m not sure about what fuse to put for my fishfinder etc. Also what kind of AWG cables do you use for the different connections? 🙏🏽

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Hi Ejaaz. Thank you for watching, for your fishfinder usually it doesn’t take much but depending on your model and description it should be written what amperage fuse to use. Now for the cables I have done the video that can help you with that please check: Wire size to use when installing equipment on boat kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZCcfqt7mdGFq6M That should help you with the size of wires to use. Don’t forget to like and subscribe 😉 if you have more questions don’t hesitate to ask.

[@kennethgreene7130]

Very good information Joe. Iv been working on my 2018 Triton SF18 Bass/Ski Boat for a month now. I Have two Helix 12 ,minkota Ultrex, trolling motor with its own battery source and decided to add Humminbird mega Live and mega 360. Iv added a Helix 10 for the down imaging . Both units require their own on and off switches and fuses. All went well until I add a ( Y ) cable to have the ability to monitor both down imaging and 🪧 on the same unit. Also, I have an ethernet hub from Hummingbird, connecting all graphs. I have a separate power source a 30 amp milliamp Lipo battery connected to the ( Y )cable , and realized that I had two different power sources entering the same unit. And my boat shorted out . Where should I start the Diagnosis ? To locate the short. I have a Honda 170 HP engine lost power to the tilt . Both circuit breakers did not trip. All batteries checked out fine. any suggestions where I should start to diagnose?

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Hi Kenneth Greene, thanks for watching, first I would do is disconnect the batteries if not already done. But if you say you have a short, I’m guessing you disconnected batteries already. I would take a multimeter and connected to the Positive wire that goes to the batterie (that is disconnected from batterie) and connected to the Negative wire that goes to the batterie (that is disconnected from batterie) and set the multimeter in continuity. If you do have a Short, you will hear your multimeter beep at this point. Now I would remove one fuse at a time until your multimeter stops beeping. That would be the circuit to redo or verify. If you remove one by one and multimeter doesn’t stop beeping, then remove all fuses. (BUT remember where all fuses go, take a picture if it helps) If you remove all fuses and multimeter still beeps, then your short is before the fuses. OR on equipment that is not fused which shouldn’t be done 😊 Let me know if this help. Let me know

[@kennethgreene7130]

Ok Joe , that’s my next project, I’ll will keep you posted… Thank you for your reply and information.

[@sailinglatis]

Wow. I’ve watched many seminars and videos and this was very clear. I will look and see if you did any videos on fusing from the battery. I understand a double pole is needed for this system. Thanks!

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Thank you for watching. If you have any question, let me know. 👍

[@kowalski8]

you did not understand

[@rbrood267]

Thank you for sharing this. I was wondering what do when you have a steel boat. Steel hull. Should I connect the negative to the hull? Thanks

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Hi, thanks for watching. Yes, you can connect the ground to the hull, sometimes the engine ground is connected to hull anyway. But I prefer to connect all ground to battery to avoid future issues with loose ground 👍

[@rbrood267]

@@joetheboatguy5394 Guess what. The one thing my hull became a ground was the steel steeringcable that went from the engine to the steeringwheel + console. Could not figure that out for a while!

[@amkaplan]

I'm wondering where you get the graphics for the different system components you have in your diagram - are there online libraries for these, or do you just scavenge them from websites and catalogs and resize to fit? Many thanks!

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Hi Allan Kaplan. Thanks for watching, I take the graphics from a catalog I have and resize them 👍

[@jackpeters1598]

Exactly what I needed great video

[@48macho82]

Great explanation and break down! Any chance of seeing one for an inboard motor? Been looking all over south Florida and no mechanic wants to work on an inboard. . . . I am specifically looking for a closer breakdown of the key ignition with battery, starter, ignition and accessory. Does it connect to the throttle?

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Hi Jose, I know onboard engines are much harder to work with. But for the electronic not much should change. For the throttle it’s should all be mechanical not electronic. But like I’m saying I’m not familiar with inboards 😟 sorry

[@48macho82]

@@joetheboatguy5394 I stand corrected. When I said throttle, I was referring to the run/off (kill) switch. There is a solid purple cable and a purple-white cable coming out of run/off switch. Trying to figure out if that goes to the I of the 4-prong key ignition? Or to the Accessory prong.

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Hi Jose, on a 4 prong key switch you will have usually have 4 connections the battery, accessories, ignition and the start. For the Kill switch is usually separate on a on off switch.... this is what i found on google : "Purple wires usually go to an ignition switched positive lead (accessory) so it will illuminate the gauge only while the key is turned on" and for the the voilet/white should be for Trim "Trailer" switch.... i get my info here www.cpperformance.com/t-boat_wiring_colors.aspx: it's a good reference. your kill switch should be a Black/Yellow : Ignition stop Unless someone tampered with the wires.... i hope this helps :) let me know how it goes.

[@48macho82]

@@joetheboatguy5394 thanks for the response. I purchased a new MPC 4000 GenII series mechanical panel control which has original wiring out of the Run/Off switch with the purple and purple/white wires. The manual says to plug the solid purple to the key ignition. . And the purple white to 12 volts (done). . . Question is, which post on the key ignition would I connect the solid purple white to?

[@joetheboatguy5394]

@jose_with_the_ss what i see from the wire diagram in the manual. I see the Purple/White goes to kill switch and the Purple should go to prong written (+bat) connection on the key switch. So Purple/white will not go to the key switch only purple should.

[@plomondon]

This is a great series thank you, subscribed

[@kensullivan5390]

Hi Joe, thanks for your videos. Have a Phoenix 920 xp. Going down the Ohio and lost the fuel gauge and power to main switch panel. No pumps! I can figure out how it gets it power. Help Thanks Ken

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Hi Kensullivan. Thanks for watching, Ok let’s start with your main switch does everything else have power? If yes then you might have a bad ground on tour pump. Fallow all the wire from pump and see if you see any damage wires. For the fuel gauge you might have a burned fuse or a loose wire. Do you have a multimeter to do some test. Let me know. 👍

[@jbjohnson6228]

Best part…..Freaking Honda Hubcaps on the trailer, that’s ingenious ghettofication!

[@joetheboatguy5394]

😂😂😂😂you will be disappointed to know I got rid of them. Thanks for watching. 👍

[@PopPopJoe]

Joe I want to put a new fuse block in my boat. The wires running from block to bilge pump, radio, lights will be 14 ga tinned. The power feed to block from battery should be what gauge? or is it ok to run 14 gauge?

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Hi Popop, I will need to have a little more info to know the right gauge wire you’re going to need. First, how long is the wire going to be? That’s very important. Also, would you know how many amps everything accumulated is? Also, your lights are they led or not? Have you seen this video it can help you figure out what wire gauge to chose: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZCcfqt7mdGFq6M Keep me updated 👍

[@PopPopJoe]

@@joetheboatguy5394 I'm not sure of the amps. The lights I want to install are small LEDs & I'm not even sure what fuse to use on them. I have a 800 gpm rule bilge pump, standard gauges, I want to install a radio, fishfinder GPS, anchor light, bow light, this is and old 1988 21' Starcraft Marine CC Aluminum boat. Any help would be great. and yes the chart will come in handy.

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Hi Popop, let me know if I’m forgetting anything. For the bow light (always led) should be less then 1 amp draw. Regular (led) Anchor light also less then 1 amp draw. Your 800 gpm should be max 3 amps. Regular radio, should be max 3 amps and a fish finder max 1 amp. So your max draw if everything is on at the same time should be about 9 amps total. I’m calculating like if your wire from battery to fuse box is 6 feet. If you look in the chart 6 ft cable max 9amp draw you are fine with 14awg wire. But to be safe and in case you want to add more equipment might as well put a 12awg cable 👍. Now this is what I would do and this is with the information I have received. It would be a lot easier if I would see your set up of course 🙂. Let us know how your project goes. Good luck

[@rbrood267]

I linked to your video in my video!

[@gandl2123]

Wow! What a great video. My problem...I bought an SX210 with no battery in it. Wires all over the place, red black and other. Connected all the red to pos and black to neg and blew something....how in the heck am I going to figure out which is pos and which is neg on unmarked wires at the batter box? Going Crazy. Tks

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Hi gandl2123, thanks for watching and nice comments don't forget to subscribe :) Yes, it not easy when you get something that is all undone. Multimeter will be your best friend to find which wire goes were. do one step at a time try not to connect everything at the same time. One equipment at a time and you will get it :-)

[@jackie00776]

Just one question: My ignition switch has a ground (black wire) should I connect that to the 'with IGN' ground ...a little confused. I tested the ign wire and it works gauges without that separate "with IGN" fuse bar. Thanks!

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Hi jackie00776, thanks for watching. Yes it will work because “with IGN” fuse box ground or always on fuse box ground are the same ground in the end 👍. Let us know if you have more question.

[@jackie00776]

@@joetheboatguy5394 oh thanks...just trouble shooting my not so good wiring job. Thanks for the quick reply! I was very happy to see it this morning (your reply). 👍👍👍👍

[@DavidPyle]

What software are you using for the wiring diagram?

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Hi DavidPyle, thanks for watching. I use paint in Microsoft windows. And then use a video software with iPhone..

[@ap4802]

If you’re running a switch panel, do you run two wires to the fuse box? In other words, one wire from electric component to the fuse box, then another wire from fuse box to switch panel? For example, if you wanna run a light switch? Or bait pump on a switch?

[@joetheboatguy5394]

I think you will find your answer here kzbin.info/www/bejne/onnalqewZZ2Fldk Let me know 👍

[@11hoursforward]

Good video brother

[@abdelazizaziz314]

Good job, so helpfull Thanks a lot

[@flipper2473]

Hi, one of my gauges (water pressure) does not illuminate, does it have a bulb of some kind? It is a new boat. Is there a particular color wire that controls the light? All my other gauges illuminate. Thanks

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Hi flipper, Thanks for watching. If it’s a new boat, then it should be under warranty, I would just let them fix it. If all your gauge have lights, I would not see why the water pression wouldn’t have one. Sometime it's just behind the gauge the light bulb is in a socket that just needs to be turned or your light might be burned. But since your boat is new, let the dealer fix it just for warranty purposes.

[@horacelee880]

Excellent Video I really like your explanation sir. Sir could you show a video of a wiring connection of a tachometer on a Merc 150 blk max mtr? My tach lights up when I turn on the ign. but does`t give the RPM signal .

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Hi Horace Lee, thank you for watching and comments. On the tachometer RPM gauge. You usually have three wires one for power (purple or red), the other for ground (black) and the third one is usually (gray), it comes from the sender of the engine. Now since your tachometer goes on, your gray wire might be the problem. Make sure there’s no cuts on your wire and make sure your sender is functional. Your problem seems to be on the gray wire, the sender or the tachometer it’s self. You have 3 things to check 👍. Let me know if this helps and good luck 🙂 Do you see the arrow move at all? Or if it’s digital, do you see numbers showing up?

[@Alton-x]

Hi, would you fit a circuit breaker between battery and engine? Also between battery and always on fuse box and battery supply to ignition?

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Hi Lee Alton DJ Alton X, Thanks for watching. For adding circuit breaker, it always extra protection, its never a bad idea. Some engines already have their own protection. Between battery and always fuse box, well your fuses are your protection. And for the ignition like I said some engines already have their own protection. Thanks :)

[@tenmoi7564]

Very nice diagram; where can find how to connect the outboard wires to controller for Handa 35 hp

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Hi Ten Moi, thanks for watching. unfortunately I don't have controller for Honda 35 HP

[@Navyuncle]

I would sell the Handa and replace it with a Honda.😂

[@kobeduardo08]

Great video man 👍🏽, I’m having a problem , man gauges work when the ignition switch is on but once I start the engine all of them stop working , any idea ?

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Hi Eduardo, thanks for watching, this are the steps I would look at first. Loose battery connection Discharged battery Faulty alternator Bad wiring and grounding Faulty ignition switch Loose ground could be the problem. Check all the steps and let me know 👍 Good luck

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Btw if it’s a faulty alternator be careful it can cause damage to your wiring and accessories. To know if it’s a faulty alternator, put a voltmeter to your batteries terminals and when you start your engine make sure you have at least 12.8V after you start your engine. If you don’t have 12.8v, alternator can be your problem.

[@kobeduardo08]

The problem is a faulty ignition switch … I figured out today .. 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 thanks

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Nice, Good job, better then a faulty alternator 💰💰💰

[@jasonpierce1118]

Sir please help on this scenario. I have two power wires/ different circuits at bow of boat. There going to an sw but, I need to install a 1&2 amp fuse inline of each and install back to sw as one wire?. Since there is no fuse buss at bow of boat. After installing these fuses can i run straight to sufficient ga power wire at bow? Thanks JP

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Hi Jason, if you have no fuse box at the bow of the boat, I would install a inline fuse holder on your wire just to be sure to protect your equipment. MGI SpeedWare Inline Fuse Holder 5 Pack with 15amp ATC ATO Blade Fuse (14 Gauge) www.amazon.ca/dp/B07JQX3C8C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_CJSDE59G4E9XSNMNPFF7 This link is just to show you what is an in-line fuse holder. Then you would need the right gauge wire and right fuse. What is powered with this setup?

[@jasonpierce1118]

@@joetheboatguy5394 2amp small accessories, thank you so much for the help sir!

[@jjohnston6645]

I wired my whole boat 1 12volt battery just like this, my question is, is it safe for a Terrova trolling motor to be plugged in while the 25hp motor is running and slowly charging the battery from the rectifier, I hear a lot of bad stories of circuit boards frying on Mini Kota's newer digital trolling motors mainly due to using 110 volt charger while trolling motor is plugged in.

[@joetheboatguy5394]

From a technical viewpoint, no reason to unplug the motor when charging. As long as the charger does not experience an issue, or the battery experience an issue there will be no problems. That is my opinion but if your not sure you will need to do more research 🧐. Every trolling motor have their specification. If i were you, I would contact Terrova to confirm…. 👍

[@pablosebastian7718]

Hi Joe! Could you combine this video with the battery switch video? At the end that is the most common installation. Thanks in advance!

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Hi Pablo, thank you for watching and commenting. I will try to combine the 2 video’s soon 👍

[@pablosebastian7718]

@@joetheboatguy5394 hi joe. Thank you so much, nice videos. Congrats. I am trying to check the correct electrical installation and so many boats has 2 batts, combined with a key to start the engine, and a batt selector. How and where connect the 2 fuses boxes in that cases? So the idea is on the original video add a second battery and a batt selector. Expert level!! Thanks in advance

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Hi Pablo, finalizing the video will be out tonight at 6:30pm 👍 hope you like it.

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Here you go done, Combining boat electronic wiring diagram and Battery switch diagram kzbin.info/www/bejne/omW5lmmBpc50p7M 👍

[@pablosebastian7718]

@@joetheboatguy5394 thank you so much!!! For sure i would appreciate it!!!

[@johnlundquist8855]

That was awesome. Answered a lot of questions. Maybe you could make a list of the gadgets wire needed for each application. Thank you

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Hey John Lundquist, it’s a little tough to say what size of wire you need. It depends on a couple of things, how many amps the gadget will withdraw and the length of your wire. I will try to make a video explaining a bit how to determine the wire size thanks for the questions I’m glad to hear that this video help you 👍

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Check out kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZCcfqt7mdGFq6M I did a video with very basic explanation

[@tommysmith5825]

Great vidio mate thanks

[@Deathmetalmafia]

this was very helpful, thank you.

[@shawnspringstun640]

Would you be so kind as to show a diagram of wiring a fly bridge . Joining both the upper and lower Helms. Nav lights, 2 Bilge pumps, 2 Maserators, Live well, shower, Transom pump, water pump, blower, cabin lights, VHF radio, stereo, Horn, house battery, starter battery, Thx you your videos are great.....

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Hi shawn springstun, Thanks for watching and comments, I usually do the basic so it's easy to understand, then you can add whatever equipment you need on "Always on fuse box" or "Ignition fuse box". I do have a video on how to connect a radio: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5mXnIt9fpmtsMU see if this helps. I was asked to remove some of my videos because i`m revealing information they don`t want me to reveal. :( I did't remove anything. So, I show basic and then you just have to add the pieces you need all together. Thanks

[@EasyBookReviewClub]

Great content, very simply explained, thank you

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Thank you for you kind words

[@jackie00776]

Thanks so much for your tutorial!

[@rico2207]

Perfect..thanks

[@offgridwhitetails8768]

I’m restoring a 2000 model skeeter zx 195c bass boat with all new gauges and sierra rotoswitches. Problem is I cut out all the old before researching the wiring schematic availability which is zero. I can’t find anything. Now I’m trying to figure out how in the world to hook all this back up blind. I’ve always been able to use a schematic. Stupid me I know. Lesson learned the hard way. Any suggestions on diagrams for these style switches and of course the gauges. Running Fuel,tilt/trim,rpm,mph,voltage,and water pressure gaugs.

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Hi Offgrid, sorry to hear that. here are some sites that can help restoring your wiring. www.bbcboards.net/showthread.php?t=322491 www.perfprotech.com/blog/articles/mercruiser-engine-harness-schematic www.firstchoicemarine.com/products/sierra-rotary-switch-mp78860 :for this one look at the 3rd picture. on my KZbin channel i also have basic wiring diagrams that can help Let me know if this helps, good luck

[@blakehoog7000]

I’m just curious if you were to throw a kill switch in where would it go?

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Hi Blake Hoog, thanks for watching. I do mention a kill switch at 3 minutes and 40 seconds of the video. Let me know if that’s what you’re looking for.. 👍

[@user-tz9kl5xl4u]

What is pink wire and where does the end off instrument hook to ?

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Hi user, thanks for watching, don’t forget to subscribe 🙂. On Boats, Pink Wire is for a Fuel Gauge Sender to Gauge usually. Now it all depends on if it’s original wiring or modified wiring. Hope this helps 👍

[@javierfaoro]

Thanks Joe

[@williambost2917]

Why is the boat's engine wired directly to the battery and not to the fuse box powered by the ignition switch? Seems like it would make sense to have the engine powered by the switch than directly wired to the battery.

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Thanks for watching. I tried to keep it very simple so it would be understandable for the first time wirering. Some outboard already have a fuse under the outboard cap. You need to see what are your needs are 👍. I have it wired that way and have 0 issues yet 😉

[@roywallen2778]

can you charge both batteries at the same time with a portable charger?

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Hi Roy Wallen, Thanks for watching, don’t forget to subscribe ;) . Yes, you can but your batteries need to be set in parallel and would be good that your batteries have the same specs. It will take longer to charge dho. If you want to recharge batteries independently you can do it this way: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2m5mIWIobSgjZI Let me know if this answers your question 😊

[@roywallen2778]

@@joetheboatguy5394I have burnt up 2 regulators. When i hook the positive on one battery and neg. to the other battery and plug in the regulator it fries it!!!!

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Hi Roy Wallen, What charger do you have? Do you have a smart charger? Also if you plug it like the video I sent you and your battery switch is set to off-----> that should not affect your regulator. Also very important; your battery switch needs to be a Make-Before-Break switch or you can damage the alternator or regulator of your outboard when switching. Also you shoud never turn your battery switch on the OFF position when engine is on....

[@electros28]

nice !

[@donnysipei]

really good info. thanks

[@Andy-q6l1c]

What about wiring a trim gauge.I have a mariner 60 efi 2024 four stroke and bought the gauge but not sure how to wire up Can you help with this Regards Andy

[@joetheboatguy5394]

hello User-fw1ry7mg9v, Thanks for watching, usually the trim wire go as fallowed. Red wire for power (+12V) with fuse, Bleu wire goes to the negative of the batterie, Black goes to your Sensor signal on your trim, Orange is for gauge light, so you can put (+12 v with a switch if you want to turn on and off). Let me know if this help :)

[@johnangelojaucian3258]

Hello Joe, my speedometer needle is not working, and I noticed when I advanced the throttle, it is the needle of the fuel gauge that is moving towards "F", instead of the speedometer needle.what is wrong with the wiring? Thank you!

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Hi John, I have a few questions, is your fuel sensor at the end of the tank? Meaning if you accelerate more gas goes at the end of the tank so your needle might will go higher. If that’s not the case I suspect a bad ground wire. For the speedometer, is it a GPS speedometer? Make sure your gps device it not covered. Need to be in a open area. If your boat is on salt water your wires have more of a chance to corrode check all gourd especially if your grounded to hull. Sorry it’s hard to guess, I don’t know your setup. But I would start with checking for corroded wires or bad grounds. Give more info I will try to help. Thanks for watching. Hope what I said helps 👍

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Sorry another thing I would like to know. Does your speedometer show any sign of life when you give it power. Does needle move?

[@johnangelojaucian3258]

I just bought it, its a 2019 Tahoe 700, never been used, from Bass Pro, just found out when I test drive it, though they guarantee to repair but if its handy to repair it myself I will save a 2 hour drive back to Bass pro store.

[@joetheboatguy5394]

I agree but if you touch they might not want to repair it, since they agreed to repair. I know it’s not the answer you want to hear but let them do it so they can’t blame you. I’m very surprised they sold it without testing.

[@joetheboatguy5394]

I suspect a ground

[@ericgradner5179]

Would Would this be similar to a outboard motor set up

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Hi Eric, thanks for watching, this was done from an outboard set up. That is how my boat is wired. Now not all boat are the same but this is a basic wiring to give a good idea how your boat can be wired. Hope this helps.Don't forget to subscribe :)

[@michaelkane6530]

Thank you very nice diagram .

[@maryfithen5006]

Is the always on and with ign boxes fused at each connector

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Hi Mary fithen, thanks for watching. The ING fuse box is only powered once your key is turned on the ignition position. And Always ON fuses boxe is always powered. Let me know if this answers your question. 👍

[@maryfithen5006]

@@joetheboatguy5394are both connections fused

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Hi Mary fithen, so if understand, you want a fuse between the battery and fuse box. If that’s the question then no it’s not necessary but you can if you want. Every equipment is already individually fused by the fuse box.

[@ely1930]

So my project boat has a switch box (that’s what google says it is). Can I remove that if I’m putting in a fuse box?

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Hi Ely, did you figure out what it is ”switch box”?

[@alexparody2631]

Thank you.

[@thediamondbilly5465]

Why do my boat gauges peg and alarm sounds when I turn nav/anchor on

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Hi The diamond Billy!, thanks for watching .Your power distribution might be the problem. It seems that when your anchor goes on the rest is not getting enough power. Make sure you have the right gauge wire for your accessory’s. Let me know if this helps.👍

[@thediamondbilly5465]

@@joetheboatguy5394 Would you know where the nav/anchor ground wires are connected to

[@thediamondbilly5465]

@@joetheboatguy5394 that would be on my 1997 Donzi 275 lxc

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Hi on that model I wouldn’t know. But if it’s a gound wire it need to go to the negative bus bar or directly to negative of the battery. Check if any connection are lose. That can cause your problem also.

[@corkyvanderhaven3391]

Nice diagram Thx

[@mariomotino6622]

It was a great video. thank you

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Thank you 👍

[@LuisDiaz-gq5qx]

Hi boss can you tell me how I install battery cables from motor to batteries please please

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Hi LuisDiaz, Thanks for watching. If your question is how to connect your outboard to battery, then you need to look at 1:30 in the video, I connect the outboard to battery. Let me know if that’s what you wanted to know. :)

[@peterparsons7141]

People are asking because there isn’t a lot of good detailed examples of writing. I’m writing this before watching your video but I can tell you I’ve been looking and have not luck. Most are not detailed enough. Many are not professional quality or they are trying to sell the equipment.

[@peterparsons7141]

Well done, good vid.

[@zaifulasrul1984]

Overall that mean low power

[@gottafly125]

You should add a power on/off switch for both.

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Hi gottafly, thanks for watching. Yes absolutely you can add power on off switch. I’m try not to add too much, it would make it harder to understand. The diagram is the minimum, you can add so much more. 👍

[@fungitao]

What is the gauge/AWG size of the wire from the battery to the ignition switch?

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Hi Yann, thanks for watching. For the size wire it all depends on the equipment your planing to run. I only have led light and low power equipment. If you do plan to havé higher amp equipment I suggest to put a relay. Let me know if it answers the questions 👍

[@fungitao]

@@joetheboatguy5394 Hi Joe, thanks for the quick response! Basically I'm confused because my Ignition lead is attached to my throttle remote and the wire is very thin so I have a feeling it would be unsafe to connect it to the fuse box. How do I change this? Thanks

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Is this the original wire or man made?

[@fungitao]

@@joetheboatguy5394 Original wire. For example if you searched marine ignition switch, it looks like one of those wires.

[@joetheboatguy5394]

If it's original wire I would not worry to much about it being to small they would never put a smaller gauge wire than necessary, they would be blameable for that kind of mistake and would recall to repair. Unless you are making some modification then I would be careful. That wire might be going to a relay that activate when power is given to it. Then the relay would make the higher amperage pass. That wire might just be the activation wire which doesn't take much amperage. Now don't forget i don't see the boat and wiring I'm going with what I would think it is.

[@myronchamberlain7734]

Shouldn't they be a main battery switch

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Hi myronchamberlain. Thanks for watching. 👍 I usually separate videos by diagram so it’s a little less complicated to understand but I do have one where I combine the battery switch with the boat wiring diagram. I’ll give you some links. Here’s the battery switch : kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4SqYquQn9pkeqMsi=dbXQ0N8yR2CjMQl0 Here’s the battery switch and boat wiring diagram combined: kzbin.info/www/bejne/omW5lmmBpc50p7Msi=TNdTjM3A5juA_dOh Hope this helps 👍

[@JohnHansknecht]

Should be a complete disconnect on the +12V at the battery.

[@joetheboatguy5394]

That is the best way to do it. A lot of people do it differently but disconnecting the + of battery is the #1 way. Excellent comment 👍

[@dailynews1294]

Bro what you can make a video on kia. Cooling mudule

[@joetheboatguy5394]

hi Daily news, thanks for watching, I would have like to help but I don't do cars and truck, sorry

[@pedrodiaz532]

👍

[@manueltorres4111]

I need help connecting a killswitch to my boat please

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Hi Manuel, What engine do you have?

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Usually it’s a “black and yellow” wire for kill switch. When that wire connects to ground your engine shuts off. So you need to have your “black and yellow” wire connected on the kill switch terminal and the other terminal to ground. When your kill switch is activated it will shut your engine. Let me know if this helped 👍

[@MultiObeone]

Thanks

[@et5712]

Tyvm

[@RaymondParore]

😊😊😊

[@pedrodiaz532]

Thank

[@ANTONIOSANTOS2004]

how you do ground

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Hi AntonnioSantos, thanks for watching. Ground is always the negative of the battery, so whenever we say connect to ground, then you connect to the negative of the battery..hope this helps

[@mohamedpoolakkal8818]

Thanks u si much

[@joetheboatguy5394]

You’re welcome 😊

[@kennethbjorkman2976]

I am sure that if you put a fuse in your fuseboxes , fuses are all blown. You need to have a negative eart-busbar to connect all negative lines. And someone asked about using boathull as negative line, as in cars. That's not a good idea, it causes corrosion in the hull.

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Hey Kenneth, thanks for watching and comment. I have it wired like that and no fuses are blowing. Yes, I told the other guy that some people connect ground to hull but I don’t recommend it. 👍 you are right it will corrode with time.

[@vegastyle84]

I don't think your ignition wire is designed to power accessories. You're supposed to use a relay or solenoid.

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Hi Micheal, yes your right, it depends on your needs. I just have led light and use max 3amp…. For me works great. This was a basic design just for understanding what going on. Thanks for watching and commenting. If you need more then 5 amps I would definitely use a relay 👍 good comment

[@fernandog.1575]

My fuse box is a mess 😭

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Hi fernendog, thanks for watching, hope this helped

[@LOUIE.VEGA82]

🫡

[@joetheboatguy5394]

Hi LOUIE.VEGA82, thanks for watching, Ask away if you have questions....

[@rjwontheloose9037]

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[@joetheboatguy5394]

Practicing right now LOL