{"product_id":"jl-audio-xm-ypw2-50-2-awg-marine-power-wire-50-ft","title":"JL Audio XM-YPW2-50 2 AWG Tinned Marine Power Wire, 50 ft Spool","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe JL Audio XM-YPW2-50 is a 50-foot spool of 2 AWG marine power wire, and it's the good stuff. Tinned copper strands, yellow PVC insulation, and ABYC-compliant construction so your amp power and ground runs hold up in the salt and vibration of a real boat. Enough on one spool to wire a serious system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJL Audio built the XM-YPW2-50 for boaters who take their power runs seriously. This is 50 feet of 2 AWG marine power wire on a single spool, finished in yellow PVC over a tinned copper conductor. It's the wire you reach for when you're feeding a big amplifier, a bank of amps, or any high-current 12V load and you want the run to last as long as the boat does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gauge matters here. 2 AWG is heavy wire, sized to carry serious current without cooking itself or dropping voltage across a long run. On a boat, your amplifier sits a long way from the battery more often than not, and that distance is where thin wire falls apart. Undersized power wire heats up, robs your amp of clean voltage, and leaves you chasing gremlins in the sound. Run 2 AWG and the amp gets the current it's asking for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this marine wire and not just any battery cable is the construction. Every strand is tinned copper. That thin tin coating is what keeps the conductor from turning green and brittle after a couple of seasons in a damp bilge or a console that never fully dries out. Bare copper corrodes fast in salt air. Tinned copper shrugs it off, which is exactly why ABYC calls for it in marine DC systems. The yellow PVC jacket is tough, abrasion-resistant, and rated for the heat and flex a boat throws at it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFifty feet is enough to actually finish a job. A full amp install usually eats more wire than people expect once you account for the power run, the ground run back to a common point, and the slack you leave for a clean loom. Buying it on a spool means you cut exactly what each run needs and keep the rest for the next project. No splicing two short pieces together, which is where a lot of installs develop a weak point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't skimp on the ground, either. Your ground run should match your power run in gauge and land on a solid common bonding point, not just whatever screw is handy. A weak ground is one of the most common causes of alternator whine and dropouts in a marine audio system, and it's completely avoidable when you run the same 2 AWG tinned wire back to a proper stud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few things worth knowing before you pull wire. Size the run for both current and length. A 2 AWG run that's fine at ten feet can drop too much voltage at forty feet under a heavy load, so run the numbers with a voltage-drop calculator before you commit. Terminate it right, too. Crimp on proper 2 AWG tinned lugs and seal every connection with adhesive-lined heat shrink so no moisture wicks up into the strands. And protect the wire where it passes through a bulkhead or engine-room penetration. A grommet or a length of split loom at every chafe point saves you from a dead short down the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne honest note on the cold. PVC insulation stiffens up when it's cold, so if you're wiring in an unheated shop in winter, let the spool warm up before you try to pull it through tight conduit. It pulls a lot easier at room temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's this for? Anyone building or upgrading a real marine audio system, or anyone who needs a length of proper tinned marine power wire for an inverter, a windlass feed, or a high-draw accessory. Label both ends of every run so the next person who opens the console knows what they're looking at. Do the install right with this wire and you won't think about it again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2 AWG heavy-gauge conductor carries high current for large amplifiers and high-draw DC loads without excess voltage drop\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTinned copper strands resist corrosion in salt air and damp bilges where bare copper fails\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYellow PVC insulation is abrasion-resistant and rated for marine heat and flex\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eABYC-compliant marine construction meets recognized standards for boat DC wiring\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e50-foot spool gives you enough wire to finish a full power-and-ground install from one continuous length\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFlexible stranded build pulls through conduit and routes around tight console spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIdeal for JL Audio amplifier power and ground runs, inverters, windlasses, and other high-current accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized JL Audio reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat gauge and length is this JL Audio power wire?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's 2 AWG wire on a 50-foot spool, so you've got one continuous length to handle a full power and ground install. 2 AWG is heavy wire, sized for large amplifiers and other high-current 12V loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs the conductor tinned copper?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. Every strand is tinned copper, which is what keeps it from corroding in salt air and damp bilges. Bare copper cable turns green and brittle on a boat. Tinned wire holds up season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this wire ABYC compliant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt is. The tinned copper construction and PVC insulation meet ABYC standards for marine DC wiring, so it's the right choice for a boat rather than automotive battery cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat can I use it for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAmplifier power and ground runs are the obvious job, but it works for any heavy DC feed. Inverters, windlasses, and high-draw accessories all like proper 2 AWG tinned wire. If it pulls a lot of current, this is the wire for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow much current can 2 AWG carry?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePlenty for most amp installs, but the real answer depends on the length of your run. Voltage drop climbs with distance and current, so run the numbers with a voltage-drop calculator before you commit. A run that's fine at ten feet may need attention at forty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat terminals should I use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eCrimp on proper 2 AWG tinned lugs and seal each connection with adhesive-lined heat shrink. That keeps moisture from wicking up into the strands, which is where marine connections usually fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eShould my ground wire be the same gauge?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. Match your ground run to your power run in gauge and land it on a solid common bonding point. A weak or undersized ground is one of the most common causes of alternator whine in a marine audio system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes the yellow jacket mean anything?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYellow is JL Audio's color for this power wire. Whatever color you run, label both ends of every wire so the next person in the console knows what each run does. Clear labeling is part of a clean, ABYC-friendly install.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"nvn-specs\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTitle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJL Audio XM-YPW2-50 2 AWG Marine Power Wire, 50 ft Spool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJL Audio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e010-13461-00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e699440904087\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXM-YPW2-50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWire Gauge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 AWG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 ft (15.2 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConductor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTinned Copper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInsulation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePVC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStandards\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABYC Compliant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePackaging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50-Foot Spool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarine Power Wire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"What gauge and length is this JL Audio power wire?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"It's 2 AWG wire on a 50-foot spool, so you've got one continuous length to handle a full power and ground install. 2 AWG is heavy wire, sized for large amplifiers and other high-current 12V loads.\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"Is the conductor tinned copper?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"Yes. Every strand is tinned copper, which is what keeps it from corroding in salt air and damp bilges. Bare copper cable turns green and brittle on a boat. Tinned wire holds up season after season.\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"Is this wire ABYC compliant?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"It is. The tinned copper construction and PVC insulation meet ABYC standards for marine DC wiring, so it's the right choice for a boat rather than automotive battery cable.\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"What can I use it for?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"Amplifier power and ground runs are the obvious job, but it works for any heavy DC feed. Inverters, windlasses, and high-draw accessories all like proper 2 AWG tinned wire. If it pulls a lot of current, this is the wire for it.\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"How much current can 2 AWG carry?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"Plenty for most amp installs, but the real answer depends on the length of your run. Voltage drop climbs with distance and current, so run the numbers with a voltage-drop calculator before you commit. A run that's fine at ten feet may need attention at forty.\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"What terminals should I use?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"Crimp on proper 2 AWG tinned lugs and seal each connection with adhesive-lined heat shrink. That keeps moisture from wicking up into the strands, which is where marine connections usually fail.\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"Should my ground wire be the same gauge?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"Yes. Match your ground run to your power run in gauge and land it on a solid common bonding point. A weak or undersized ground is one of the most common causes of alternator whine in a marine audio system.\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"Does the yellow jacket mean anything?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"Yellow is JL Audio's color for this power wire. Whatever color you run, label both ends of every wire so the next person in the console knows what each run does. Clear labeling is part of a clean, ABYC-friendly install.\"\n            }\n        }\n    ]\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n","brand":"JL Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44997491589213,"sku":"2007593","price":433.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0299\/7266\/0317\/files\/jlabxm-ypw2-50.jpg?v=1788641818","url":"https:\/\/nvnmarine.com\/products\/jl-audio-xm-ypw2-50-2-awg-marine-power-wire-50-ft","provider":"NVN Marine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}