Sea-Dog 10 AWG Green Primary Wire 100ft | 8010042
Sea-Dog 10 AWG Green Primary Wire 100ft | 8010042 — Product description
The Sea-Dog 10 AWG Green Primary Wire is a 100-foot spool of single-conductor, tinned-copper marine wire in a green PVC jacket. In an ABYC-wired DC system green is the grounding and bonding color, so this is the spool you reach for when you're wiring your ground and bonding runs.
The Sea-Dog 10 AWG Green Primary Wire is a 100-foot spool of single-conductor, tinned-copper marine wire jacketed in green PVC. In an ABYC-wired DC system, green (and green with a yellow stripe) is the color reserved for grounding and bonding. So this is the spool you pull from when you're running bonding leads to underwater metals, tying a ground bus back to the engine block, or landing the ground side of a higher-draw accessory.
Ten gauge matters here. It's the size you want for longer runs or heavier grounding circuits where a thinner wire would drop too much voltage. A short jumper doesn't care what gauge it is, but a twenty-foot ground run does. Bilge blowers, larger pumps, windlass grounds, a battery-to-bus ground. If the run is long and the draw is real, step up to 10 AWG and stop chasing voltage drop.
Tinned copper is the whole point on a boat. Every strand is coated in tin so salt air can't creep in and turn the copper green and brittle the way bare wire does. But tinning only protects what it covers. Cut the wire and you expose bare strand ends that wick moisture like a sponge. Seal every cut end with adhesive-lined heat-shrink and you won't think about it again.
The green PVC insulation is UV-rated, not UV-proof. Out in the sun on an open run, PVC fades and eventually chalks over the years. Loom it or route it behind a panel and it'll last the life of the boat. Down in the bilge, out of the light, it just works.
It's UL listed and ABYC compliant, which matters if you ever want a clean survey or an insurance sign-off. Crimp your terminals with a ratchet crimper, give every connection the ABYC tug test, and you've got a ground system that'll hold up season after season.
Key Features
- 10 AWG stranded conductor, sized for longer runs and heavier grounding circuits where voltage drop matters
- Tinned copper strands resist salt corrosion far longer than bare copper
- Green PVC insulation follows the ABYC color code for DC grounding and bonding conductors
- 100-foot spool covers multiple bonding and ground runs without splicing
- UL listed and ABYC compliant for clean surveys and insurance sign-off
- Flexible stranded build pulls through conduit and tight bilge runs easier than solid wire
Why Buy from NVN Marine
- Authorized Sea-Dog reseller, full manufacturer warranty
- NMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs
- Same-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items
- NY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store
Technical specifications
| Title | Sea-Dog 10 AWG Green 100 Foot Primary Wire, Tinned Copper Conductor, PVC Insulation, UL/ABYC Certified |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sea-Dog |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 8010042 |
| UPC | 035514801058 |
| Wire Gauge | 10 AWG |
| Conductor | Stranded tinned copper |
| Insulation | PVC |
| Jacket Color | Green |
| Length | 100 foot spool |
| Configuration | Single conductor primary wire |
| Certification | UL listed |
| Standard | ABYC compliant |
Frequently asked questions
What's green wire used for on a boat?
Under the ABYC color code, green (or green with a yellow stripe) is the DC grounding and bonding conductor. Think underwater-metal bonding, engine grounds, and ground-bus runs. It's not for positive or AC circuits.
Is this single-conductor or multi-conductor wire?
Single conductor. One tinned-copper conductor in a green PVC jacket, also called primary wire. If you need two or three conductors in one jacket, look at our Sea-Dog duplex and triplex cable instead.
Is the copper actually tinned?
Yes, every strand is tinned. That's what keeps salt air from corroding the copper over time. Just remember to seal any cut end with adhesive-lined heat-shrink, since the bare ends will wick moisture.
What gauge and length is it?
It's 10 AWG on a 100-foot spool. Ten gauge handles longer runs and higher-draw grounding circuits with less voltage drop than 12 or 14 gauge.
Can I run it above deck in the sun?
You can, but the green PVC is UV-rated rather than UV-proof and it'll fade over years of direct sun. Loom it or route it behind a panel on exposed runs and it lasts far longer.
Is it certified for marine use?
Yes. It's UL listed and ABYC compliant, so it'll pass a survey and satisfy an insurance inspection when it's installed correctly.
