boat lights

tjizzle

Petty Officer 2nd Class
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Can anyone tell me the easiest way to wire lights on my boat. Thank you for any help
 

sje0123

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Re: boat lights

What kind of lights?
What kind of boat?
What type of electrical set up?

Need more info.
 

tjizzle

Petty Officer 2nd Class
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Re: boat lights

Its a 17ft fiberglass boat.I am trying to wire navigation light and anchor light to 12v batt with a switch to control each on. Thank you and sorry for lack of info dont know much about electrical.
 

boobie

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Re: boat lights

I think you're in the wrong forum. This is mainly for mtr probs.
 

Silvertip

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Re: boat lights

You do it like this:

NavSwitchWiring.jpg


Or like this:

Nav-AnchorSwitch.jpg
 

halfmoa

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Re: boat lights

If you're only going to be out at night occasionally this is by far the easiest way.
 
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