Sea-Dog 16 AWG Tan Marine Primary Wire, 100 ft
Sea-Dog 16 AWG Tan Marine Primary Wire, 100 ft — Product description
This is Sea-Dog's 16-gauge tan primary wire, a 100-foot spool of stranded tinned copper that's UL and ABYC certified. It's the workhorse gauge for lights, gauges, and small pumps, and the tinned strands shrug off the salt-air corrosion that eats plain copper. Honest marine wire for your next rigging job.
When you're wiring up a new set of nav lights or running power to a livewell pump, the wire you choose matters more than most boaters think. This is Sea-Dog's 16-gauge primary wire in tan, a 100-foot spool of stranded tinned copper built for life on the water.
Here's why tinned copper is the part that counts. Bare copper corrodes. Salt air and bilge moisture creep into the strands, and over a season or two you get green, crumbly wire that adds resistance and starts dropping voltage right where you need it. Every strand in this wire is coated in tin, so it shrugs off that corrosion and keeps carrying clean current for years. That's the difference between real marine wire and the automotive stuff off the shelf at the parts store.
The 16 AWG size is your workhorse gauge for light and accessory circuits. Think cabin lights, courtesy lights, gauges, small pumps, and switch panels. It's stranded, not solid, so it flexes around the tight bends behind a dash or through a rigging tube without fighting you or work-hardening. Pull it, route it, zip-tie it, and it stays put.
This spool is UL and ABYC certified, which is what your surveyor and your insurance company want to see. ABYC is the standard the whole marine trade builds to, and using certified wire means your circuits are rated and sized the way they're supposed to be. If you're doing your own rigging, that peace of mind is worth a lot.
The tan color gives you one more lead to work with when you're color-coding a panel. On a busy install, having extra colors to keep circuits straight saves you real time later when something needs troubleshooting. Label as you go and future-you will be grateful.
At 100 feet, one spool covers most single-circuit runs on a small or mid-size boat with plenty left over. Keep it in the shop and you'll reach for it again and again. It's honest, well-made wire that does exactly what it says.
Key Features
- 16 AWG stranded tinned copper conductor stands up to salt air and bilge moisture without corroding
- 100-foot tan spool covers most single accessory or lighting circuit runs with room to spare
- UL and ABYC certified, so your rigging meets the standard surveyors and insurers expect
- Stranded construction flexes around tight bends behind the dash and through rigging tubes
- Tan insulation gives you another color for keeping panel circuits organized
- Single-conductor primary wire for 12-volt DC lights, gauges, pumps, and accessories
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; Tan; 100 Foot Length; Tinned Copper; UL/ ABYC Certified |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sea-Dog |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 8016122 |
| UPC | 035514802871 |
| Wire Gauge | 16 AWG |
| Color | Tan |
| Length | 100 ft |
| Conductor Material | Tinned Copper |
| Conductor Type | Stranded |
| Certification | UL / ABYC |
Frequently asked questions
What size and length is this Sea-Dog wire?
It's 16 AWG (16 gauge) primary wire on a 100-foot spool, and the insulation is tan. That's a common workhorse size for lighting and accessory circuits on boats.
Is this tinned copper, and why does that matter?
Yes. Every strand is tinned copper. The tin coating keeps salt air and moisture from corroding the copper, so the wire holds up far longer than bare copper automotive wire in a marine environment.
How many amps will 16 AWG wire carry?
16 gauge is meant for lighter circuits, things like cabin and courtesy lights, gauges, and small pumps. Actual ampacity depends on the run length, the insulation temperature rating, and whether it's bundled, so size your circuit against the ABYC ampacity tables before you wire it in.
Is this actually marine grade wire?
Yes. It's stranded tinned copper and it's UL and ABYC certified, which is the standard the marine trade builds to. That's what separates it from the non-tinned wire sold for cars.
What is the tan wire typically used for?
Tan is a general-purpose primary wire color. Use it to keep your circuits color-coded and organized on a panel or a busy install. Just document which circuit you assign it to so it's easy to trace later.
Is this a single conductor or a duplex wire?
This is single-conductor primary wire, one insulated conductor. If you need paired positive and negative in one jacket, you'd want a duplex wire instead.
