BASIC BOAT DUAL BATTERY WIRING | HOW TO

[@louism9790]

I’ve come back to this video a dozen times over a few years. Appreciate it!

[@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..

[@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..

[@TracksideNW]

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!

[@ricknoyce9177]

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

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

You're welcome!.

[@deltapromasterlauj4848]

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!

[@ClihtYeastwood]

@@ReelLifeFisherman Have you ever used the blue sea add a battery systems?

[@dustinsims3188]

Fantastic video. Very informative. One question, while under way if you only have the cranking battery on, is there a way to charge the aux battery? Or is the only way by a battery isolator?

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[@matthewmerry2679]

Super video! I applauded for US$5.00 👏👏

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Thanks man, appreciate it.

[@kentholmes8064]

Looking to install a house battery and selector switch in a bass boat. This was exactly what I needed to know to get it done. Thanks.

[@jackie_melni]

Dude, you just made my life so much easier now. You made my mind so clear about it its crazy! Thank youu I see the tree now and its so simple.

[@JimCraig-uq8eu]

awesome video. thank you for dumbing it down for those of us who don't know electrical

[@Karen-is-life]

Just found this. Well done. EXACTLY what I’ve been looking for! I’m a fan.

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

That’s awesome, I’m glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching and commenting, I appreciate it.

[@Rocky3ooo]

Thank you for your time and effort with this video. Your information will speed up my 'Dual Battery Install' and hopefully with LESS "learn from your mistakes" system of learning.

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Thank you for the great comment I really appreciate it! I’m glad the video helped explain things better for you.. thanks for watching.

[@aidanconnelly7577]

You helped us a lot with trouble shooting some wiring problems on our boat and I just got to say thank you.

[@randycleveland6498]

by far you explain boat wiring the best I've seen on KZbin...............Thanks

[@midwestexplorer]

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!

[@paulneal1290]

Very helpful, Thank you. Much easier to understand than many others!

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@jamesrahn8339]

Dude I got so much clarity as soon as you got past the batteries....thank you

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Awesome glad the video helped out! Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it

[@c.blanco3081]

Very good explanation. I just got my first boat and the guy that had it before me just had a mess with cables running everywhere and nowhere. I want to rewire everything and make it clean. This helped a ton. Thank you!

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Awesome! I'm glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@aaronmiller8242]

This might be one of the most helpful videos I’ve watched on KZbin. Thanks!

[@muzharcus3195]

This video is what KZbin should be all about. Bloody awesome explanation 👏

[@DavidMosby]

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

[@vrangedv]

Time has come to upgrade battery’s and thankfully found someone who took the time to explain everything, I was worried if I could mix a cranking with a deep cycle and you’ve answered my question thank you so much

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Awesome! I’m glad it was helpful ! Thanks for watching and commenting I really appreciate it!

[@aidanhouse6128]

This is exactly what I was after! Just got a new project with absolutely no power on it, need to build a brand new system for lights, nav etc! This video is helpful

[@matthewnewtonede8226]

No words. Other than Thank you. Deeply. So so useful and clear....Genuinely super grateful!

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Awesome! Glad you liked it and found it helpful! I really appreciate the comment and thanks for watching!

[@BRG13DEAN]

I like running a Blue Sea Systems breaker panel at the console. No fuses to deal with, lighted switches, and waterproof. I have to rewire my new-to-me boat soon. Very informative video.

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Awesome glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting! If you happen to have any questions let me know.. good luck with your project!

[@BRG13DEAN]

@ReelLifeFisherman the breaker between the battery and your fuse block was a nice touch and I will most likely be doing the same. I'll be adding a second battery as I'm adding a lot of electronics to this boat, most of which will be running when the motor is off.

[@annelieseswitzer429]

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...)

[@vics128]

Thank you, this was so simply explained and well presented. Had 2 questions if anyone can answer. You mentioned to power off the boat and electronics before switching to battery 1 or 2, what about if you are switching it to the combined setting having power from battery 1 and 2, would you still have to power down the boat? And also, when I have 2 batteries on the boat how do you generally charge each battery especially the house bagtery which would be used more for when the boat is off out in the water? Sorry may be dumb questions but trying to figure all this out.

[@joshthomas7197]

This is the exact explanation I’ve been trying to find for the last 2 years. I like how you explained it on a small scale, easier to understand. Thank you.

[@keithhunnings7114]

Wow this gives me some confidence in just understanding what I’m looking at in my electrical system of my boat. New to boating and worried I’m gonna be dead in the water over no electric. Thanks

[@jonwestlake7602]

Recently purchased my first boat (Raider 182) and your channel has been hugely helpful. Thank you for making all these videos and for making them informative but easy to follow.

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Awesome thank you so much ! I really appreciate it! That’s a awesome boat! Congratulations! Glad you like the channel and find it helpful! That’s what I make the videos for.. glad to hear that!

[@nomad7412]

This is exactly what I was looking for. Your explanation is excellent as usual and now I have the confidence of at least knowing what the batteries are doing and more importantly which one was my flat cranking battery which needs replacing I think. Now I can look forward to getting it all fixed up and will be able to follow what the electrician is talking about. Cheers Jason. Have a good day mate.

[@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!

[@CyberCuban]

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

[@richos8787]

Have to agree with others this is the best explanation of how to set up your batteries with bus bars & fuse block. So helpful and easy to understand thank you!

[@jdez9984]

Finnally a video that gets to the point and great visual demonstration. Being new too the boating game, i was needing a simple video and this one is hands down the best! Thanks man

[@martinwest6400]

I thought for sure you would've had more subscribers. I really like this high quality, very neatly explained video. Thank you very much and I hope you find yourself making more of these videos for us.

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Thanks so much! I appreciate it! The channel is definitely growing! I’ve been putting out videos for about 2 years and it’s starting to grow a lot faster now.. hopefully it keeps going! Thanks for watching and commenting !

[@ricomunroe3684]

Superb content for new boaters like me. Very clearly explained. I truly appreciate you.

[@Jyock]

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

[@brettnugent8236]

FreKing awesome video. I actually know how to wire my stuff up now after washing this.

[@jaralmcneil8909]

Very comprehensive. Well done and thanks for this upload bro.

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

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

[@frangiew9076]

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

[@TruePatriot59]

You have to understand the basics of wiring.. to understand this guy's setup. It's just the way it is.. just as many other similar videos here on KZbin.

[@chrisgritzmacher8082]

This video is the best I've seen so far on how to wire a boat.

[@MyGunzBurst]

Thanks bro! It's a big help for my upcoming project, please do more how too boat videos.

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Thanks I’m glad you liked the video! Definitely going to keep doing how to’s ! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@jaynjen]

After watching so many videos on boating battery wiring this by far most simple and best explanation! Very well done!!

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Thanks I appreciate it! I’m glad it was helpful and explained some things! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@frankoconnor7309]

Such a great explanation on simply wiring helped me a lot!

[@danielolvera282]

Brother thank you so mich for this video!!! It really answered ALOT of questions i had today while replacing my batteries!

[@scotttimmsen2689]

I appreciate the straightforward explanation. I didn't know that about the fish finder so that's good info! thank you!

[@chandlerplank6887]

You explained everything so well, you have relieved so much stress off my shoulders as I am going to rewire my boat as the previous owner has it as a mess. Thank you!

[@Rocky3ooo]

That is probably why we are all here.

[@stevewockenfuss6824]

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

[@jleduc9694]

Literally best video out there. You out did yourself sir

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

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

[@azbrownbear]

Thanks for the video. I recently bought a center console boat and this is very helpful with dual battery setup

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@FTY6150]

Justin just wanted to say thank you for the info on the BOAT DR had my boat for three days great quick service awesome work and fast thanks so much for the info on these guys headed to the water real soon just finishing up all the boat stuff thanks Ross !

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Awesome! Glad they got you all taken care of.. thanks again for watching the channel! See you on the water soon I hope!

[@FTY6150]

@@ReelLifeFisherman YES SIR HOPE TO SEE YA OUT THERE !

[@Jayboy72]

By far most helpful boat wiring vid on youtube! 👌

[@davidmarsh153]

Rewiring my pontoon. Great video. Thank you

[@2534will]

could you introduce a split charge relay to keep them both fully charged when under steam ? if so where in the loop would it go ?thanks

[@tomjoad1060]

I find your video very useful. Watch it several times. Good job!

[@Mightymetalworx]

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.

[@theTECHYnewb282]

Does the alternator just charge whichever one is switched at the time? Or is it charging both simultaneously?

[@chucksmith9772]

Nice video. One of the better videos of marine 12volt basics I've seen.

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Thanks I appreciate it! Thanks for watching and commenting

[@oisin1980]

This video is the best on KZbin. Thank you. I just want to know where the ground wire on the LEDs will go 🙃

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

The ground would go to the negative bus bar or on the negative side of the fuse block if you have that style.. thanks for watching and let me know if you have any questions.. glad you like the video and thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Steve-uy9lj]

Thanks man, great video. Just bought a small sailboat and this helped alot!

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Awesome! Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@davidbutler9491]

I have a Bayliner 2850 contessa command bridge. At the moment I have 1 crank battery and 2 DC Batteries. I have to hook them up but I don’t know how. They were not hooked up when I purchased her. Thanks in advance and love your helpful channel

[@YoungysLegacy]

Hi mate. Great video and very well laid out. Use this for reference all the time. One thing. Where do you run the negative from the outboard to? Straight to Crank battery or to the negative Bus Bar? Just getting my head around this negative connection. It doesn’t matter if the House battery isn’t direct connected to Bus Bar because of the negative jumping over to the Crank..

[@somewheresouth]

Excellent video. One of best i have ever seen. Thank you

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Awesome ! Thanks I’m glad you liked the video! Thanks for commenting I appreciate it!

[@martindao3820]

Yes sir that is really helpful thank you very much For Sharing!!

[@obot77]

This is a great video, I have a pontoon with a 50hp yamaha 2 stroke, and my question is where would I attach the charger/regulator of of the motor? The bus bar? The starter battery (but then deep cycle would not change). I was going to mount a small 40w solar panel off the back with a charge controller thinking it would help deep cycle stay charged, but my hunch is I would connect it to same place as engine charger/regulator. But still uncertain where that would be. Any help would be greatly welcomed.

[@timothywheeler5397]

Thank you for this instructional video! I’m also having to re-wire my used boat and will add a deep cycle battery and switch. When I charge my batteries at the end of the day, do I switch to #1 and charge, then switch to battery #2 then charge? Or can I charge both at the same time?

[@barcidstudios]

I wish my high school teachers were like this, I would have learned something.

[@BluefinToona]

Hi. Thank you for this informative video. Now when I get home and have switched the ACR to Off. The green light flashes every 15 seconds standby mode. Will this drain either battery if the boat is not run for a few weeks?? How can I overcome this parasitic draw??

[@rudydiazrn2719]

excellent job brother. I would add one important thing, make sure your negative terminals are connected to the water some how to ensure the negative system is grounded.

[@kCI251]

Should I put a large fuse like a 60 amp, right at the battery in case a battery cable is shorted?

[@juniorsmk46]

Literally just typed in battery setup on KZbin and got here awesome tutorial bro

[@coreyblackmore2451]

Very well done good explanation, description, and simple to understand

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@cjpurnell3391]

You are the man. This helped me so much with hooking up my stereo

[@tyty1980]

This video is great! Is there any chance you would turn this into a multi-part series? I would love to see how you add an isolator and charging system to this and explain how those work using the board you have created here. I know you have a couple other videos where you're adding those to your boat, but this makes it so much easier to see and understand how everything comes together. Thanks!

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Absolutely! I have been thinking about that as well .. great idea! And I will be keeping the board around for future videos .. thanks for watching and commenting!

[@callsign_mockingbird44]

I support Tyler Olson’s message! I know this is a diy video but I don’t think he realizes how helpful this for other circumstances. This helped me understand what to check when something is wrong any electronics. My pumps went out and now I’m on the hunt

[@Esifonte57]

@@ReelLifeFisherman have you gotten around to doing the isolator and selector switch combo video yet. Also I installed this on my boat, however the crank battery stays on all the time,only the 2nd battery gets shut off..any suggestions?

[@cap102xX]

@@ReelLifeFisherman thanks so much for this video buddy. It has helped me out hugely. But like the others I would love to see this video expand a little bit to show where an alternator gets attached to and also solar chargers.

[@elvisdelossantos8309]

Great video, have a couple of question first do I need a inline fuse if I connect the motor directly to the positive bus instead of the output on the switch and second can I have my switch near the dash instead of the back of the boat

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

I would recommend having the engine on the out put of the switch but you can put it on the bus if you have to. And if you do move it further away you will have to spend alot on much larger gauge wire.. or you will get into a voltage drop problem..

[@liverestorehavefun7795]

Thank you for the video! Very informative and easy to follow 😊

[@ReelFishingClub]

Great information! I'm sharing this to my followers.

[@Scubasteve56444]

Wow! Very informative and easy to understand. Thank you

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Thank you! Glad you liked the video and thanks for watching and commenting!

[@paul.aragon]

Great explanation. Thank you for the work you did on the video.

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Thanks you I appreciate it! Thanks for watching the the video!

[@beeofficial7997]

dude what an awesome amount of info for anyone's tool bag... Great Video!!!!!

[@mynextketchfrontier6351]

Thank you brother you just learnt me something really appreciate it very well explained and right to the point and quite cleared and basic so that everyone can understand it somewhat. Thank you really appreciate it.😊

[@Fluid36]

Good description thanks, I would have also added the diagram for the negative and positives to the outboard coming off the busbars.

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Thanks I appreciate it .. I think I mentioned in the video to run the motor positive off the battery switch output and the motor negative off the cranking battery negative .. but maybe having some wires running off the board to at Imaginary motor would’ve been a little more helpful for some .. thanks for watching and commenting and for the input..

[@PetClipdog]

Thank you!!! How does Motor alternator change batteries?

[@buynsell365]

Excellent job!!! I needed this.

[@randelllmalavida]

Great out of vehicle demonstration. From all the videos I have seen very good videos however this gives me confidence that I'm on the right track. Thank you as what you have done can easily be understood and is set up to maximize pleasure and more chances to save your life . That whole set up using the best marine supplies is relatively cheap and can be done by a person that is willing to correctly make the cables snake it through the safe and proper areas. Thanks Bro!!!

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Thanks I appreciate it glad you like the video.. thanks for watching and commenting

[@loubrooks3344]

Hi is it the same set up for a jet ski. I just need the daily set up not lights or anything else. And do I need a fuse

[@vanessatait3184]

great video, im just left wondering where is the system grounded or earthed as it is a boat ?

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

So in this demonstration it’s not ,just grounded back to battery.. but when in the boat it would have the negative from the engine installed on the battery. Let me know if you have questions and thanks for watching.

[@lewislikens275]

Excellent content and easy to understand. Thank you!

[@neverhomeguideservice]

Dang thanks for that amazing simple layout! Nice hat too!

[@corkyvanderhaven3391]

Dude You are super chill, good teacher (your kids are lucky) Back for a third time. Expect to be again. Thx brother 🙏 🌵🧀🐠☠️

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Awesome thanks so much! I’m glad you find the channel helpful.. I just like to show how I would like to have learned it.. how my thought process would retain it.. I really appreciate you watching and commenting! Hope you have a great new year!

[@noahriding5780]

Is the cranking battery basically there because when you first activate the motor the draw on power jumps faster than a normal deep battery can handle well?

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

A cranking battery is designed to start a motor and put out more cranking Amps fast! It also recharges quickly.. but it is not made to last a long period with a heavier load.. a deep cycle is. But a deep cycle has less cranking amps.

[@noahriding5780]

@@ReelLifeFisherman That's really interesting that people would work that out to set them up that way. Thank you.

[@kaseysulheim4616]

Awesome video! Question: if I want to keep my boat on a battery tender/charger can I have one charger hooked up to the cranking or house battery then turn the battery switch to 1&2 (combined) to charge both batteries? Thank you

[@XENKO]

Can you run 2 different battery types on this kill switch? One starter and one non starter? Also would you connect the motor directly to the fuse box?

[@geriatricpearl]

in general, why do you run the switch off the positive terminal rather than negative terminal?

[@keitherickson7666]

I have to rewire my boat, 19 foot. Can you explain how to ground the 115 Mercury I have on the back in a dual battery system? Right now the motor starts and runs just fine. Just turn the key on the dashboard. My console (accessories bilge, running lights, live well pump etc) are not getting power. Are there any videos on 1. how to figure out where the power ends out of the battery? And 2. How to trace the ground out of the outboard so I can continue to replace it correctly? Love the videos and they have inspired me to tackle this on my own. Keith

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Awesome I’m glad you like the video! So the outboard grounds directly to the cranking battery negative or the negative bus . The power to the the helm is ran off the battery switch or the positive bus. And should have a breaker or fuse there. It could then run to the helm and go to a fuse panel or individual breakers .. or to a master power switch on the dash and then to a relay which would then go to the fuse panel.. every boat is wired differently by different boat manufacturers.. but that is typically how they would do it.. thanks for watching and commenting. Hopefully that helps

[@steveduncan131]

Now would your alternator charge bother batteries when running it just the cranking battery ?

[@FaithisKey792]

Thank you, very helpful. God bless you and your love ones.

[@ReelLifeFisherman]

Thank you that is very appreciated! Glad you liked the video and glad it’s helpful.. thanks for watching and commenting..