Sea-Dog 16 AWG Brown Primary Wire 100 ft Tinned Copper
Sea-Dog 16 AWG Brown Primary Wire 100 ft Tinned Copper — Product description
Sea-Dog's 16-gauge primary wire in brown, wound on a 100-foot spool. Single-conductor stranded tinned copper under PVC insulation, the wire you reach for when you're running nav lights, gauges, and accessory circuits on the boat.
This is Sea-Dog's 16-gauge primary wire in brown, wound on a 100-foot spool. Single conductor, stranded tinned copper under PVC insulation. It's the stuff you reach for when you're wiring up the small circuits on a boat, the nav lights, the gauges, an accessory switch, a bilge blower feed. Nothing fancy. Just good wire that does the job.
The 16-gauge sizing puts it in the low-amperage range. Think lighting circuits, instrument feeds, and switch legs rather than a windlass or a big inverter run. If you're not sure whether 16 gauge covers your load, check the amp draw against the run length and step up a size if you're on the fence. Undersized wire runs hot, and heat is the enemy on a boat.
What makes this marine wire and not just hardware-store hookup wire is the tinned copper. Every strand is coated in tin, so when moisture finds its way into the run, and on a boat it always does, the copper underneath doesn't turn green and go brittle. Bare copper corrodes from the ends inward and slowly chokes off the circuit. Tinned copper shrugs that off for years.
Stranded construction matters too. A stranded conductor flexes around the tight bends behind a dash or through a rigging tube, and it takes engine vibration without work-hardening and cracking the way solid wire can. The PVC jacket handles abrasion and moisture on the run.
The brown jacket is about staying organized. Color-coded wiring means the next person who opens up the panel, and that next person might be you two seasons from now, can trace a circuit without guessing. Pick a color, stick to it, and label your runs.
The 100-foot spool is a practical amount. Enough to wire a full project and still keep a working length on the shelf for the next repair. And if you need matching wire in other colors or gauges, Sea-Dog runs the same primary wire across the range.
Key Features
- 16 AWG conductor sized for low-amperage circuits, nav lights, gauges, accessory switches, and blower feeds
- Tinned copper strands resist the corrosion that eats bare copper in a damp bilge or console
- Stranded construction flexes around tight bends and takes engine vibration without cracking like solid wire
- PVC insulation stands up to abrasion and moisture along the run
- Brown jacket keeps your circuits color-coded so the next person tracing a wire knows what they're looking at
- 100-foot spool covers a full project and leaves spare on the shelf
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 | Stranded Conductor; 16 Gauge; Brown; 100 Foot Spool; Tinned Copper Conductor/ PVC Insulation |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sea-Dog |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 8016072 |
| UPC | 035514801782 |
| Wire Gauge | 16 AWG |
| Color | Brown |
| Length | 100 ft |
| Conductor Material | Tinned Copper |
| Conductor Type | Stranded |
| Insulation Material | PVC |
| Wire Type | Single-Conductor Primary Wire |
Frequently asked questions
What can I run on 16-gauge wire?
16 AWG is sized for low-amperage circuits, nav lights, instrument and gauge feeds, accessory switches, and similar light loads. For higher-draw runs or long distances, step up to a heavier gauge and check the amp draw against your run length.
Is the conductor tinned copper?
Yes. Every strand is tinned copper, so it resists the corrosion that attacks bare copper in the damp, salty conditions on a boat.
Is this wire solid or stranded?
Stranded. Stranded conductor flexes around tight bends and handles engine vibration far better than solid wire.
How much wire is on the spool?
100 feet, wound on a single spool.
What is the insulation made of?
PVC, which holds up to abrasion and moisture along the run.
Is this single-conductor or duplex wire?
It's single-conductor primary wire. You run one color per circuit leg and color-code your wiring accordingly.
