Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Stern Light Connection

Posted by Finnegan on 01/26/09 - 3:50 PM
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That is what I was describing, and the auto stores have them for half of what West charges. Besides stern lights, I use them for other purposes as well, as I have found that once installed, they are great timesavers in replacing any electrical item that tends to wear out or needs occassional removal, like bilge pumps, float switches, sonar and radio power leads. Just splice the leads on to the new item, plug in and you're re-wired. The 6" leads on these can be re-used and cut back many times before the wire is used up. They are also made in three wire versions, available in the West Marine catalog. They also work nicely for the start-in-neutral-protecton switches on engine control wiring.

I use the three wire verion so I can un-plug the console international style navigation light pole when needed. The international style of lighting doesn't work when the Mills canvas is being used at night, so the light has to be unplugged.