Flexible conduit for running trolling motor wiring?

[scugpg]

Hi all - I have the task of wiring up the parent's boat for a trolling motor to have the battery at the back of the boat. Problem is - the bench seats are all the way to the floor so I can't run pvc/abs along underneath the floor to run the wiring.

 

I want to find some sort of flexible conduit that I could run along the gunwale or the bench seats up to the front of the boat.

 

Would anyone know of something that would work? If there is such thing as 1 1/4'' big-O or something like that it could work.

 

Cheers,

 

Scugog

[ch312]

they sell gray flexible conduit for electrical purposes. i forget what its called, but any supply store should be able to hook you up.

 

but, does it really need to be actual electrical conduit? for a boat i'd just use some type of hose to contain all the wires as it will likely be cheaper and do the same thing...

 

http://www.directindustry.com/prod/norres-schlauchtechnik-gmbh-co-kg/flexible-plastic-cable-protection-conduit-with-connecting-element-26237-377032.html

Edited September 19, 2010 by ch312

[scugpg]

they sell gray flexible conduit for electrical purposes. i forget what its called, but any supply store should be able to hook you up.

 

but, does it really need to be actual electrical conduit? for a boat i'd just use some type of hose to contain all the wires as it will likely be cheaper and do the same thing...

 

http://www.directindustry.com/prod/norres-schlauchtechnik-gmbh-co-kg/flexible-plastic-cable-protection-conduit-with-connecting-element-26237-377032.html

 

Nope it doesn't have to be electrical conduit, just some decent hose would work. Do you have any suggestions? Would be nice to get something cost-effective.

 

PVC is like $6.00 for a 10ft piece too bad this won't work very well in this case.

[tb4me]

I used a garden hose for my boat.It tucked right up under the gunwale nicely! Just a thought

[Matt15]

Hi all - I have the task of wiring up the parent's boat for a trolling motor to have the battery at the back of the boat. Problem is - the bench seats are all the way to the floor so I can't run pvc/abs along underneath the floor to run the wiring.

 

I want to find some sort of flexible conduit that I could run along the gunwale or the bench seats up to the front of the boat.

 

Would anyone know of something that would work? If there is such thing as 1 1/4'' big-O or something like that it could work.

 

Cheers,

 

Scugog

 

 

You could use liquid tight. Its a flexible conduit. It comes in two sizes 1/2 and 3/4 and can be found an home depot.

[scugpg]

You could use liquid tight. Its a flexible conduit. It comes in two sizes 1/2 and 3/4 and can be found an home depot.

 

That might be a bit small for 4ga wire though. I'll need at least a 1'' or 1 1/4'' diameter

[bdox]

http://www.cabletiesandmore.ca/BraidedSleeving.php

[bassjnkie]

I use the braided stuff like mentioned above.

[spincast]

contact any heavy truck repair centre and ask about looming. Exactly what its desigend for -- PM Vinnimon, he may know a few places to get it around where you live.

[NANUK]

Canadian Tire sells flexable conduit(wire loom) like this http://www.cabletiesandmore.com/blackloom.php#cable-wraps2

you can find it in automotive elect section.

[vinnimon]

Sayals electronics in burlington,Traction or Transaxle as well

[cram]

Go to a pool supply store (Pioneer is often cheapest) and pick up 1or 1.5 inch flexible hose....its what they use for aboveground pools. Flexible but has some structure/rigidity.

[scugpg]

I suppose I could use Black Flex-Loom...it won't get hooked up easily but won't keep much water out. Might be an option.

 

I'll check around town and see what some hose shops have for this application.

[alexmedic]

Princess Auto.

 

Loom for a great price..

 

Every 8 inches or so, add a zip tie to keep it all together..

[steelee]

the electrical conduit mentioned above is called coreline, probably your best bet

[cram]

btw - i don't mean the hard plastic hose. There is a rubberish hose material used for plumbing pools. Flexible, waterproof, and has a coil built in to the rubber for rigidity. Probably a dollar per foot.