How to wire in navigation lights

[Fisherpete]

Hey guys!

 

Looking for some advice/input on how to install a bow & stern light on my new boat. The boat is a 16ft Tracker utility boat, no fuse panel or things like that. I have the lights already, and attaching them to the boat itself is no problem, and they both have electrical leads. Where do I go from here? I guess my questions are:

 

1) what kind of wiring to use, and where to get it

2) where to get some kind of toggle switch to turn lights on/off

3) which battery should I attach it to (starter one or deep cycle trolling motor one)

 

Thanks!

 

Would outdoor type wire from say Home depot do the trick?

[Terry]

you can use an old extension cor,d any type of switch will do canadiantire will have a SPST switch

and depending on how long you leave the lights on and if your motor has a charging system..... I would go with the deepcycle unless you only use them when the motor is running

[Uncle Buck]

princess auto will have all that you need...

[easton13th]

The only suggestion I would make is make sure the wire is oil and gas resistant. It will not corrode as fast.

 

Easton.

[POLLIWOGG]

Canadian tire carries the 2 position switch, one position is the all around white light and the other is all the lights. The extension cord would make a neat job of it and probably cost less than a roll of wire.

[Fisherman]

Like Polliwogg said, switch, Off/White/White,Red/Green, 16ga stranded is sufficient with a fuse on the +12V where it connects to the battery before the switch. Try to position the switch to keep it out of the rain/spray, they tend to corrode easily.