Marine electronics

Pacer Group Marine Wire

Pacer Group is a US-made marine wire and cable house with everything from 18 AWG primary to 4/0 battery cable. Match the gauge and jacket to your circuit and your run. Overview of Pacer Group Marine Wire Pacer Group is one of the largest US wire and cable manufacturers serving boatbuilders and that depth shows in the catalog. You get tinned marine grade copper in every gauge from light 18 AWG primary up to heavy 4/0 battery cable plus the duplex and triplex jackets a clean install needs. We stock it by the foot for repairs and by the spool for full rewires. Made in the USA Built for Salt Pacer wire is tinned fine strand copper built to ABYC...

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Pacer Group is a US-made marine wire and cable house with everything from 18 AWG primary to 4/0 battery cable. Match the gauge and jacket to your circuit and your run.

Overview of Pacer Group Marine Wire

Pacer Group is one of the largest US wire and cable manufacturers serving boatbuilders and that depth shows in the catalog. You get tinned marine grade copper in every gauge from light 18 AWG primary up to heavy 4/0 battery cable plus the duplex and triplex jackets a clean install needs. We stock it by the foot for repairs and by the spool for full rewires.

Made in the USA Built for Salt

Pacer wire is tinned fine strand copper built to ABYC standards so it stands up to vibration and the corrosion that eats bare copper in a marine environment. Tinning every strand keeps the conductor flexible and corrosion free for the life of the boat which is exactly what you want buried behind a console or running through a bilge you would rather not open twice. The US manufacturing base also means consistent quality and ready availability for boat owners who need reliable stock without long lead times.

Size the Gauge to the Load and the Run

Two things drive gauge choice. How much current the circuit pulls and how far the wire travels. More amperage and longer runs both need thicker wire a lower AWG number to hold voltage drop under the three percent ABYC target on critical circuits. A long run to a windlass thruster or hardtop light almost always needs a heavier gauge than the device label implies so measure the full run and size up when you are between gauges. Proper sizing prevents dim lights slow motors and heat buildup that can damage insulation over time.

Primary Duplex Triplex and Battery Cable

Single conductor primary wire suits simple runs. Duplex and triplex bundle two or three conductors in one jacket for pumps lights and bilge circuits where the ground rides along. Heavy 2 AWG through 4/0 battery cable feeds the big loads starters windlasses inverters and battery banks. Match the conductor count and jacket to the job and the wire stays tidy and serviceable for years of reliable operation on the water.

By the Foot or by the Spool

By the foot lengths keep a small repair simple. A full spool drops the cost per foot and leaves stock on the shelf when you are wiring a console or adding circuits so buy ahead if a bigger project is coming. Not sure what gauge a run needs. Our techs wire boats every week and can spec the wire jacket and terminals so the circuit is safe clean and right the first time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pacer Group wire made in the USA?

Yes. Pacer Group is a US-based marine wire and cable manufacturer. The wire is tinned fine-stranded copper built to ABYC standards for the marine environment.

What gauges does Pacer offer?

Pacer covers the full range from light 18 AWG primary wire up to heavy 4/0 battery cable in primary duplex and triplex jackets so you can wire anything from a courtesy light to a battery bank.

How do I pick the right wire gauge?

Size by current draw and run length. Higher amperage and longer runs need thicker wire lower AWG to keep voltage drop under the three percent ABYC target on critical circuits. When you are between gauges size up.

What is the difference between duplex and triplex cable?

Duplex carries two conductors in one jacket and triplex carries three. They are handy for pumps lights and bilge circuits where you want the ground or a switched leg running alongside the positive.

Can I buy Pacer wire by the foot?

Yes. We sell many Pacer cables by the foot for repairs and by the spool for full rewires where the per-foot cost drops and you keep stock on hand.

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