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Battery Cables for 18 Sport

Hi guys, I just purchased a 1989 18 Sport. (Couldn't find a V20 CC). Any way I am redoing all the wiring and moving the batteries to the center console. I was wondering if anyone had done this on here and if so, what length battery cables did you have to get? I will post pics of the job as I go if anyone is interested.

Thanks

CapnMark
1989 18 Sport
1998 Evinrude 115 SPL

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Originally Posted by CapnMark (Post 238113)

I would think the length of cables depends on where you place the battery. Measure from the engine to where the new battery location is, add X number of feet to allow for bends and such and you should be fine. X is determined by the location, routing, etc. I usually add 6 feet when I'm redoing battery cables, but that can change in an instant if you have a lot of bends etc.

I ran 1 gauge on mine, always get at least a foot more than you think.

I just made a few short cables to install a battery gauge which required a shunt. I made my own cables with this hydraulic crimper from harbor freight.

https://www.harborfreight.com/hydrau...ool-66150.html