scugpg Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch312 Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scugpg Posted September 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tb4me Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 I used a garden hose for my boat.It tucked right up under the gunwale nicely! Just a thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt15 Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scugpg Posted September 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdox Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 http://www.cabletiesandmore.ca/BraidedSleeving.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassjnkie Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 I use the braided stuff like mentioned above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spincast Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANUK Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnimon Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 Sayals electronics in burlington,Traction or Transaxle as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cram Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scugpg Posted September 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexmedic Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 Princess Auto. Loom for a great price.. Every 8 inches or so, add a zip tie to keep it all together.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelee Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 the electrical conduit mentioned above is called coreline, probably your best bet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cram Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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