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Tinned battery cable in red, black, and yellow, by the foot or by the spool Primary Wire
Single-conductor tinned copper wire, 18 to 6 AWG, in ABYC colors Duplex & Multi-Conductor Cable
Duplex, triplex, bilge pump, audio, and ribbon bonded cable Terminals & Connectors
Heat shrink ring, spade, butt, and disconnect terminals and lugs Heat Shrink Tubing
Adhesive-lined heat shrink tubing for sealing connections Wire Management
Cable ties, cushion clamps, split loom, tape, and wire seals Crimp & Strip Tools
Crimpers, strippers, and connector kits NMEA 2000 Cables
Backbone and drop cables, tees, terminators, and starter kits
Ancor — Marine Wire, Cable & Terminals
Ancor makes the wire and connections that every other piece of a boat's electrical system depends on: tinned copper primary wire, battery cable, duplex and multi-conductor cable, heat shrink terminals, heat shrink tubing, and the tools to put them together. When we rewire a boat, this is the material that goes behind the panel.
Why Tinned Wire Matters on a Boat
Bare copper wire corrodes in salt air. The green corrosion creeps up inside the insulation, raises resistance, and turns a good connection into a hot one. Tinned copper wire has each strand coated, which slows that corrosion down. Marine wire is also finely stranded so it holds up to vibration better than solid or coarse-stranded wire. Pair it with heat shrink terminals and the crimp is sealed against moisture as well.
Rewiring & Electrical Repairs
Good wire only helps if it's sized for the load and the run length, protected at the source, supported along its run, and terminated with the right crimp. We rewire circuits, run new battery cable, and rebuild DC systems using Ancor wire and terminals. Contact us for a wiring repair or upgrade on your boat.
Ancor FAQ
What size wire do I need?
Wire size depends on the current the circuit carries, the total length of the run (out and back), and how much voltage drop the equipment can tolerate. Long runs often need a larger wire than the current alone suggests. If you're not sure, call us with the load and run length.
What do the wire colors mean?
ABYC uses color codes so the next person can trace a circuit: red for DC positive, black or yellow for DC negative, and green (or green with a yellow stripe) for DC grounding and bonding, with other colors assigned to specific circuits. Use the colors consistently and label both ends. Shop primary wire.
Do I need heat shrink terminals?
On a boat, they're the better choice. The adhesive lining seals the crimp against moisture, which keeps corrosion out of the joint. They only work if the crimp is made with the right tool and then heated evenly. Shop terminals and crimp tools.
Can you rewire my boat?
Yes. We handle wiring repairs and full rewires throughout Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay. Call (410) 263-0807 or contact us.
