Ordinary automotive-type wire can suffer a loss of conductivity after a few months in the marine environment, caused by corrosion and/or vibration. Premium Ancor wire will provide a lasting solution for your sophisticated marine electronics and instruments to operate at peak potential.
600V
105°C dry, 75°C wet
Rated for oily and wet environments
Wire has a tin coating for extra corrosion resistance
Type 3 stranded, with 5–10 times more copper strands than Type 2
Marine UL-listed, and meets the highest ABYC standards for AC or DC use
Based on AWG (American Wire Gauge) wire sizes, 6–12% larger than SAE gauge wire
Primary Wire by the Spool
Product Specs
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Ancor Marine Primary Wire Mini Spools 14 Gauge Wire, Green, 18' . Sophisticated marine electronics and instruments only operate at peak potential when supplied with power at the right voltage, and that necessitates high-quality wire. Ordinary automotive-type wire can suffer a loss of...
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Maro Wire Tracker Tracer . Increasingly sophisticated on-board voice, data and video installations make this an essential tool for the modern boat. Instantly provides both audible and visual identification of non-energized wiring and signal strength in coax, CAT 5, audio, HDTV, phone or any...
3m Scotch Professional Quality Electrical Tape . For color coding wires and circuits, insulating splices and terminating connections. Resists abrasion, UV damage, weather, solvents, alkalies and many acids Handy pack is easy to use and store Blue, green, red, yellow and white colors included in...
Ancor Marine Twisted Pair Wire With Shield . Similar to Ancor duplex wire, except that the conductors are twisted and surrounded by a copper shield for extra protection against noise and electrical interference. Red/black conductors. Recommended by ABYC for DC wiring near compasses and other...
3m Scotch #35 Vinyl Electrical Color Coding Tapes Tape, Black . Excellent resistance to flame, abrasion, moisture, solvents, oil, and many acids. Gives full electrical and mechanical protection. 3/4" x 60'.
Ancor Marine Triplex Wire By The Foot 12 3 Gauge . For AC wiring. White jacket over black, white and green conductor. Wire Type: Triplex Construction: Tinned Copper Conductors (Color and # of): One Black, One White, One Green Color of Exterior Insulation: White Approvals: UL, ABYC, CSA
Ancor Marine Fourplex Trailer Wire . Four brown, green, white and yellow 16 AWG wires in a flat package with a white jacket. Sold per foot. Wire Type: Fourplex Construction: Tinned Copper Conductors (Color and # of): 1 Black, 1 Green, 1 White, 1 Yellow Color of Exterior Insulation: White Wire...
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Ancor Marine Duplex Wire, 100' Spools 14 2 Gauge . White jacket over a black and a red conductor. Wire Type: Duplex Construction: Tinned Copper Conductors: One Black, One Red Color of Exterior Insulation: White Approvals: UL, ABYC, CSA
Ancor Marine Triplex Wire By The Spool 8 3 Gauge Wire, 100' . For AC wiring. White jacket over black, white and green conductor. Wire Type: Triplex Construction: Tinned Copper Conductors (Color and # of): One Black, One White, One Green Color of Exterior Insulation: White Approvals: UL, ABYC, CSA
