Sea-Dog 16 AWG Tinned Copper Wire Pink 100 ft | 8016092
Sea-Dog 16 AWG Tinned Copper Wire Pink 100 ft | 8016092 — Product description
Sea-Dog's 16 AWG primary wire in pink, sold on a 100-foot spool. It's stranded tinned copper under PVC insulation, the combination you want for low-draw circuits that live in a damp bilge or an open console. The pink jacket gives you one more color to keep your runs organized.
When you're wiring up a boat, the wire you can't see is the wire you want to get right the first time. This is Sea-Dog's 16 AWG primary wire in pink, sold on a 100-foot spool. It's stranded tinned copper under PVC insulation, which is the combination you want for anything living in a damp bilge or an open console.
Here's why the tinning matters. Bare copper corrodes when salt air and moisture get to it, and once the strands start to green over, resistance climbs and your connections get flaky. Every strand on this wire is tinned, so it shrugs off the corrosion that eats plain automotive wire alive. That's the difference between a run you forget about and one you're chasing down two seasons later.
The 16 gauge size is the everyday workhorse for low-draw circuits. Think nav light runs, courtesy lighting, gauge feeds, accessory switches, small pumps. If you're pulling real current for a windlass or a big stereo amp, step up to heavier wire. But for the dozens of little circuits that make a boat livable, 16 AWG is right in the pocket.
The pink jacket is about staying organized. Anybody who's opened a helm panel and found twenty identical black wires knows the pain. Color-coding your runs by circuit means the next time you're troubleshooting, or the next owner is, the wiring tells its own story. Pink gives you another color to work with when your diagram calls for it.
A 100-foot spool is enough for a full accessory rewire on most small to midsize boats, with plenty left over for the odd repair down the road. The stranded conductor stays flexible, so it feeds through conduit and around tight corners without fighting you or work-hardening at the bends.
One honest note. This is primary wire, single conductor. For runs where you need a positive and a ground pulled together, look at duplex or triplex cable instead. And always fuse your circuits close to the power source. Wire's only as safe as the protection in front of it.
If you're not sure what gauge your circuit needs, tell us the load and the run length and we'll point you the right way.
Key Features
- 16 AWG stranded conductor sized for low-draw circuits like nav lights, gauge feeds, and accessory switches
- Tinned copper strands resist the salt-air corrosion that eats bare copper wire
- PVC insulation stands up to abrasion, oil, and moisture in bilges and consoles
- Pink jacket adds another color for organizing and color-coding your circuits
- 100-foot spool covers a full accessory rewire on most small to midsize boats
- Stranded core stays flexible for feeding through conduit and around tight bends
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 16 AWG Tinned Copper Primary Wire, Pink, 100 ft Spool |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sea-Dog |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 8016092 |
| UPC | 035514801911 |
| Wire Gauge | 16 AWG |
| Conductor | Stranded Tinned Copper |
| Conductor Type | Stranded |
| Insulation | PVC |
| Color | Pink |
| Length | 100 Foot Spool |
Frequently asked questions
What is 16 gauge wire good for on a boat?
It's the everyday size for low-draw circuits: nav lights, courtesy lighting, gauge feeds, accessory switches, and small pumps. For high-current runs like a windlass or a big amp, step up to heavier wire.
Is the copper actually tinned?
Yes. Every strand is tinned copper, so it resists the corrosion that greens over bare copper once salt and moisture get to it. That keeps your connections clean and your resistance low over the years.
Is this a single wire or a two-conductor cable?
It's single-conductor primary wire. If you need a positive and a ground pulled together in one jacket, look at duplex or triplex cable instead.
How much wire is on the spool?
100 feet. That's enough for a full accessory rewire on most small to midsize boats, with some left over for future repairs.
Do I still need a fuse if I use this wire?
Always. Fuse every circuit close to the power source. The wire is only as safe as the overcurrent protection in front of it, no matter the gauge.
Why would I want pink wire?
Color-coding. When you've got a dozen runs behind the helm, a distinct color per circuit makes troubleshooting far easier down the road. Pink just gives you one more option to match your wiring diagram.
