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I remember, that's a tricky circuit in my boat. Different guage wires. 
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As I recall the starter key to solenoid(grasping at memory) may have been 10 gauge and would draw 30 amps. I found that out after installing a 20 amp fuse, to protect 12 gauge wire in the circuit which connects instruments and alternator line. I know that's wrong(varying gauge wire in the circuit)!
But I think it was common, and not that easy to fuse. You may need to rewire and fuse separate legs on the circuit.
Maybe someone will chime in.
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- So, how come every time I'm finally ready to head off for Atlantic Canada...
- Been watching that too
- I'm here Jon.
- If it was late Sunday, bit of a story
- Similar to my short that ignited several feet of wire insulation.
- If that's it I'll be good to go soon
- how many jiggawatts are you running through that wiring harness?
- I'd like to know too
- I remember, that's a tricky circuit in my boat. Different guage wires.
- how many jiggawatts are you running through that wiring harness?
- If that's it I'll be good to go soon
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- Similar to my short that ignited several feet of wire insulation.
- You move the cruise date up?
- If it was late Sunday, bit of a story
- If you do go, Jon, and you have any problems,...
- Flying to Beantown tonight
- First I've seen that! Should affect the weekend..