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Ancor Marine Grade Primary Wire and Battery Cable

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 3,848 ratings
#1 Best Seller in Boat Electric Wire
Price: $5.76 $1,451.99 Free Return on some sizes and colors

14 Awg
Brown
Color Brown
Brand Ancor
Material Plastic
Number of Cable Strands 18
Gauge 14.0

About this item

  • 18 Feet of Brown 14 AWG marine grade wire
  • Manufactured from individual copper strands and tinned to perform in the harshest marine environments
  • Ultra-flexible Type 3 stranding resists fatigue from vibration and provides added corrosion protection
  • Exceeds all UL 1426, US Coast Guard Charter boat (CFR title 46) and ABYC standards
  • They are constructed with premium vinyl insulation that is rated at 600 volts, 105 deg C dry and 75 deg C wet, stays flexible even in extreme cold (-40 deg F/C) and resists salt water, battery acid, oil, gasoline, heat, abrasion and ultra-violet radiation
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From the manufacturer

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Ancor Marine Grade Products

For over 40 years Ancor has been an industry leader for quality tinned copper Marine Grade wire and

cable. Ancor’s comprehensive product line includes everything required to complete a wiring project. This

includes Marine Grade wire and cable, terminals and connectors, wire management products, and hand

tools. Ancor designs products to the highest standards that meet UL, ABYC, NMMA and USCG standards.

What Makes Ancor Different:

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NMEA 2000 Cables

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Selection

Over 1,500 electrical products are designed to work together as a system.

Industry Standards

Industry involvement ensures products meet ABYC, NMMA, and Coast Guard standards.

Quality

Product quality is managed in a manner consistent with international standards.

Product Description

Ancor 184203 Marine Grade Electrical Primary Tinned Copper Boat Wiring (14-Gauge, Brown, 18-Feet)

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4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
3,848 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the value, flexibility, ease of use, and quality of the electronic wire. They mention that it's more flexible than regular stranded wire, it'll hold up for many years, and the tinned copper is much more corrosion resistant than plain copper wire.

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340 customers mention318 positive22 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the electronic wire. They mention it's heavy duty, and will hold up for many years. Some say the wire is strong enough to support itself, and the insulation is durable.

"...cheaper, or the same price as the automovie spec wire, and its real tinned copper. It's the only brand I use now." Read more

"...This is heavy duty stuff that I'm confident will hold up for many years. It's big wire but still very flexible and easy to manage." Read more

"This wire has pretty thick insulation" Read more

"...It's fairly flexible, and it's easy to strip and solder. The insulation doesn't tear like the silicone wire that seems to be common on ecommerce..." Read more

108 customers mention98 positive10 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the wire. They say it's a great deal on a high-quality wire.

"...use this item but the item arrived in perfect condition and the price was reasonable. Returned." Read more

"...Excellent quality, great price (got mine on sale) and flexible enough for tight runs...." Read more

"...on the money, and of top quality and reliability. It is WORTH the price. And the way it always should be!" Read more

"Good price for the product, arrived on time, fast" Read more

54 customers mention48 positive6 negative

Customers like the flexibility of the electronic wire. They say it's fairly flexible, more flexible than regular stranded wire, and semi-flexible to round corners. The insulation is flexible and easy to handle, and it has many strands to allow great flexibility and prevent wire fracture. It solders beautifully and bends easily.

"...It's big wire but still very flexible and easy to manage." Read more

"...I use it for various projects. It's fairly flexible, and it's easy to strip and solder...." Read more

"...The jacket is nice and holds up good even in the bilge. The wire is flexible and the voltage drop on a long run is a little lower than other less..." Read more

"...Excellent quality, great price (got mine on sale) and flexible enough for tight runs...." Read more

35 customers mention35 positive0 negative

Customers find the electronic wire easy to work with. They say it comes on a spool, making it easy to thread through small halls and corners. They also say the tinned copper strands make routing and connecting a breeze. Customers also say it makes soldering automotive easier and makes their job so much easier.

"...It's big wire but still very flexible and easy to manage." Read more

"...are tinned copper and being on a spool is a plus for storage and ease of use." Read more

"...Furthermore, I have found Ancor easy to work, as it comes on a spool, with constantly thick insulation...." Read more

"Easy to work with around corners." Read more

30 customers mention30 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the corrosion resistance of the electronic wire. They mention that the tinned copper is much more resistant than plain copper wire, and the individual strands are tin-coated to help prevent corrosion. Some say that the wire is well-coating and of a very high quality.

"I love Anchor wire for my boat. Being a tinned wire it keeps it from corroding. I’ve added graphs and other accessories for my boat with this wire...." Read more

"...I have never seen any sign of corrosion or evidence that the tinning is failing." Read more

"...The tinned copper is very tighly wound and of a very high quality copper. The jacket is very sturdy indeed...." Read more

"...Actual tinned copper that's pliable and has a thick jacket...." Read more

11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the electronic wire. For example, they mention it looks good, is flexible, and is nicely tinned. Some appreciate the jacket and the shiny tinning of the strands. Overall, most are happy with the quality and appearance of this marine-quality wire.

"...The jacket is nice and holds up good even in the bilge...." Read more

"...I used a wire stripper to expose 1/16" with no wires braking, looks good." Read more

"...the imported junk wire, crimps properly, stands up to heat shrink, nicely tinned..." Read more

"Used to supply elec. to a power winch on my 2" hitch receiver. Nice and flexible. Winch works great." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the various colors offered and say the color is a close match to their after-market car stereo.

"...I appreciated the various colors offered, too. Great product." Read more

"Nice quality. Color was a close match to the purple on my after-market car stereo reverse brake wire. Connection went great. No issues...." Read more

"Hey, good stuff here. Aaaand it comes in designer colors!" Read more

"Very good wire for the price . Comes in many colors . Heavy duty." Read more

8 customers mention5 positive3 negative

Customers are mixed about the size of the electronic wire. Some mention it's the perfect size for their boat and fits any job, while others say it'll be useless if it're too short.

"...I believe this wire to be accurately sized as it fit my southwire strippers perfectly, wire strands are tinned copper and being on a spool is a plus..." Read more

"...The replacement was only 45 feet! Unbelievable.The short cable was yellow. I had measured it twice with a tape measure...." Read more

"...This met the size requirements and had positive reviews. I love it!..." Read more

"Perfect size for what I needed for my boat" Read more

Excellent quality wire!
5 Stars
Excellent quality wire!
Picked up black and red 12 gauge wire for building a fuel pump harness. Excellent quality, great price (got mine on sale) and flexible enough for tight runs. Oil resistant and 221F temp rating will be perfect for running through my truck engine bay.I believe this wire to be accurately sized as it fit my southwire strippers perfectly, wire strands are tinned copper and being on a spool is a plus for storage and ease of use.
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Top reviews from the United States

Frank
5.0 out of 5 stars Best electrical wire for the money.
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2024
Size: 100 FeetStyle: 16 AwgColor: BlackVerified Purchase
Looking at this and similar automotive spec wire for boats, cars, gokarts, etc. This generally comes in cheaper, or the same price as the automovie spec wire, and its real tinned copper. It's the only brand I use now.
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DD
5.0 out of 5 stars High quality marine wire
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2024
Size: 25 FeetStyle: 2 AwgColor: RedVerified Purchase
Using this wire to add a second power distribution block to my boat for a brand new JL Audio system I'm installing. I connected the wire to the main boat battery switch to prevent any parasitic draw when not in use. I'm going to be powering two amps, so I have two 80A marine breakers coming off the block that I'll wire the amps into.

This is heavy duty stuff that I'm confident will hold up for many years. It's big wire but still very flexible and easy to manage.
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Robert
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent quality wire!
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2023
Size: 100 FeetStyle: 12 AwgColor: BlackVerified Purchase
Picked up black and red 12 gauge wire for building a fuel pump harness. Excellent quality, great price (got mine on sale) and flexible enough for tight runs. Oil resistant and 221F temp rating will be perfect for running through my truck engine bay.

I believe this wire to be accurately sized as it fit my southwire strippers perfectly, wire strands are tinned copper and being on a spool is a plus for storage and ease of use.
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Robert
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent quality wire!
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2023
Picked up black and red 12 gauge wire for building a fuel pump harness. Excellent quality, great price (got mine on sale) and flexible enough for tight runs. Oil resistant and 221F temp rating will be perfect for running through my truck engine bay.

I believe this wire to be accurately sized as it fit my southwire strippers perfectly, wire strands are tinned copper and being on a spool is a plus for storage and ease of use.
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Brian S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice general purpose wire
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2023
Size: 18 FeetStyle: 14 AwgColor: RedVerified Purchase
This wire is good for general wiring of stuff. I use it for various projects. It's fairly flexible, and it's easy to strip and solder. The insulation doesn't tear like the silicone wire that seems to be common on ecommerce sites, and it's smaller too.

I'm surprised at how few choices there are for buying trustworthy wire at reasonable prices online, and this is the best option I've found.
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AlohaJeff
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Marine Tinned Wire
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2023
Size: 25 FeetStyle: 12 AwgColor: PurpleVerified Purchase
Ancor consistently offers high quality marine grade tinned wire. The jacket is nice and holds up good even in the bilge. The wire is flexible and the voltage drop on a long run is a little lower than other less expensive knock offs.
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James E Rench
4.0 out of 5 stars Great wire
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2024
Size: 25 FeetStyle: 16 AwgColor: YellowVerified Purchase
This wire has pretty thick insulation
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Precision
5.0 out of 5 stars Good quality wire
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2024
Size: 250 FeetStyle: 12 AwgColor: RedVerified Purchase
Țin coated marine wire that I use for all DC custom wiring
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Ray
5.0 out of 5 stars Did not use
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2024
Size: 25 FeetStyle: 6 AwgColor: RedVerified Purchase
I did not use this item but the item arrived in perfect condition and the price was reasonable. Returned.
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Top reviews from other countries

Bigd
5.0 out of 5 stars Great quality product! I have never had a complaint about Anchor wire.
Reviewed in Canada on September 7, 2019
Size: 25 FeetStyle: 6 AwgColor: BlackVerified Purchase
Used in re-wiring my boat. Being flexible, it pulls easily through winding passages and solders onto the terminals well. The solder soaks back into the cable a bit to reinforce the termination and make it stronger especially in the heavier gauge wire. The insulating sheath takes heat well. Two thumbs up!
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David S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Tinned wire
Reviewed in Canada on April 11, 2019
Size: 100 FeetStyle: 18 AwgColor: RedVerified Purchase
Bought this as I'll be doing some wiring on my motorcycle and find that non tinned wire can corrode over time. Nothing really special to say about the product. Still haven't started using it yet but I'm sure it will meet my expectations.
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Joe
5.0 out of 5 stars Great value!
Reviewed in Canada on April 15, 2019
Size: 100 FeetStyle: 16 AwgColor: RedVerified Purchase
Great wire for a great price! Costs one third of price of wire of similar size rolls from online electronic companies! Flexible for my uses!
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The Groovy Roamer
5.0 out of 5 stars Corrosion resistant great for vehicle wiring
Reviewed in Canada on October 17, 2020
Size: 100 FeetStyle: 16 AwgColor: BlackVerified Purchase
Easy to work with and weatherproof with proper connections.
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Robert Zwanenburg
5.0 out of 5 stars good quality and delivery
Reviewed in Canada on December 13, 2020
Size: 25 FeetStyle: 10 AwgColor: BlackVerified Purchase
good quality and delivery
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