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Snelly (9/26/2008)Thanks for that.
Well I need to replace quite a bit of wire on the boat. Most of it is standard automotive grade wire and many lines have suffered a lot of corrosion. This has resulted in most of the cockpit gauges not working. Also most of the fuse holders and switches are badly corroded.
Looks like I might be doing a fiar amount of cutting and stripping...
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I think you answered your own question... bad wire = corrosion more quickly.
When a boat manufacturer builds a boat he might save a LOT of $$$ by using cheaper wire. Forthe maybe hundreds of boats they build.
I think, when it comes time to replace it on YOUR, ONE boat, you'd be smart to spend a bit more for thetinned wire upgrade.
JMHO,
Jim
PS... do you notice most of your wires on your boatare "just" the right length? It's because a builder saves money by not making a wire bundle long enough to do an easy repair. Not saying they're bad by doing this, just saying they know how to make agood boat at the least possible cost.
Same deal with aircraft, though weight is a BIG issue with airplanes...
Wire = Money.