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Spike posted 11-02-2014 02:26 PM ET (US)
[When running wiring for a navigation lamp in a small boat] what size wire is run?
I'm about to finish up my restoration of a 1969 Boston Whaler STANDARD 13. My father in-law bought the boat new. The stern wiring is too low in the access hole to be able to add more wire to the end. I'm now thinking of installing the upgraded rub rail so I can run new wires from bow to stern. I have purchased original adhered-on rub rail already. I imagine I'll just fill the existing hole in the stern.
Is [wiring concealed under the rub rail] placed in the track before assembling the outer rail section?
Since I already have the original L-shaped rub rail I believe I would only need the other two pieces to complete a set for the earlier upgrade (using the L-original first then the other two pieces over it). Any good step by step documentation of this?
Thanks
Spike
jimh posted 11-03-2014 09:04 AM ET (US)
The electrical wiring for a branch circuit on a boat should be at least 16-AWG.
Please see additional information about the specific instance of installing wiring in a Boston Whaler boat by concealing it under the rub rail fitting in the answer to this frequently asked question at
http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/FAQ/#Q4
For information about installing the three-piece rub rail used by Boston Whaler on its older boats, see the article specifically on this topic in the collection of reference articles about Boston Whaler boats in the REFERENCE section of the website at:
http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/rubRail.html
The rub rail article is also mentioned in the FAQ. The FAQ answers many frequently asked questions about older Boston Whaler boats
Re your question about the suitability of your existing replacement rub rail you have on hand to be used as part of the three-piece rub rail replacement: I don't quite know what you have on hand. Generally the glued-on rub rail component is not part of the three-piece rub rail replacement. If you need further guidance, see the reference article on rub rail replacement.
The wiring concealed in the rub rail is usually placed between the plastic track and the vinyl insert so that you can easily access the wiring in the future without having to remove the plastic track.
Spike posted 11-03-2014 03:08 PM ET (US)
I found those links after I had posted. Thanks for the information.
padrefigure posted 11-05-2014 06:26 PM ET (US)
I think 16AWG tinned wire is good for working purposes, but if you update to new LED lighting, you could probably downsize without any electrical issue. However, finding something smaller in tinned marine grade may be an issue. Plus, you have some corrosion margin with the heavier gauge wire.
Good luck with your install

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Author	Topic: Rub Rail Replacement
Spike	posted 11-02-2014 02:26 PM ET (US) [When running wiring for a navigation lamp in a small boat] what size wire is run? I'm about to finish up my restoration of a 1969 Boston Whaler STANDARD 13. My father in-law bought the boat new. The stern wiring is too low in the access hole to be able to add more wire to the end. I'm now thinking of installing the upgraded rub rail so I can run new wires from bow to stern. I have purchased original adhered-on rub rail already. I imagine I'll just fill the existing hole in the stern. Is [wiring concealed under the rub rail] placed in the track before assembling the outer rail section? Since I already have the original L-shaped rub rail I believe I would only need the other two pieces to complete a set for the earlier upgrade (using the L-original first then the other two pieces over it). Any good step by step documentation of this? Thanks Spike
jimh	posted 11-03-2014 09:04 AM ET (US) The electrical wiring for a branch circuit on a boat should be at least 16-AWG. Please see additional information about the specific instance of installing wiring in a Boston Whaler boat by concealing it under the rub rail fitting in the answer to this frequently asked question at http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/FAQ/#Q4 For information about installing the three-piece rub rail used by Boston Whaler on its older boats, see the article specifically on this topic in the collection of reference articles about Boston Whaler boats in the REFERENCE section of the website at: http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/rubRail.html The rub rail article is also mentioned in the FAQ. The FAQ answers many frequently asked questions about older Boston Whaler boats Re your question about the suitability of your existing replacement rub rail you have on hand to be used as part of the three-piece rub rail replacement: I don't quite know what you have on hand. Generally the glued-on rub rail component is not part of the three-piece rub rail replacement. If you need further guidance, see the reference article on rub rail replacement. The wiring concealed in the rub rail is usually placed between the plastic track and the vinyl insert so that you can easily access the wiring in the future without having to remove the plastic track.
Spike	posted 11-03-2014 03:08 PM ET (US) I found those links after I had posted. Thanks for the information.
padrefigure	posted 11-05-2014 06:26 PM ET (US) I think 16AWG tinned wire is good for working purposes, but if you update to new LED lighting, you could probably downsize without any electrical issue. However, finding something smaller in tinned marine grade may be an issue. Plus, you have some corrosion margin with the heavier gauge wire. Good luck with your install