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What color is the wire?

OFC vs CCA Wire This is a great video to show the difference in a quality wire. The concept is all the same if there is corrosion or poor connections. It doesn’t take much to result in a 20% or more voltage drop. ABYC standards are 10% Voltage drop for non-essential components.

I just rewired a 2003 257 Advance. It is a time consuming task and it takes a good working knowledge of 12 volt in addition to the layout and applications in your boat. I would concur with the aforementioned - likely culprit is a bad ground. Whether is corroded, loose or just a poor connection...

We recently made the decision to Repower the 257 from the Single Yamaha F225 to Twin Yamaha F150’s Consequently, we are taking the two battery bank and adding a third battery. 2 cranking batteries and 1 deep cycle for house electronics. In addition to all of that, we are rewiring components...

I did MECP 12volt installs for years... for my own vehicles, I always used wiring from KnuConceptz. They sell by the foot online or in 10, 20, 25, 50 ft increments on Amazon I think. Quality Oxygen Free Copper (OFC) wiring with a good sheath for protection from Marine elements and heat...

Recently acquired a 2003 Advance 257 in great shape. :dance The transducer for the Sounder was installed on the port side of the single outboard. As a result, I think the prop wash really screwed up the readings. Anyone have any pictures or advice on the best location for the transducer...

1) Bfrench7 2) Bobby 3) 2003 Advance 257 4) 2003 Yamaha F225