Battery cable for new ETEC

[HollowPoint]

Hi,
I just found this forum, while searching for my question. Hope to learn a lot here!

1st of many questions: I'm ready to order battery cables for a new 2015 200HO G1 and need to know what type of connection is on the engine. Are they threaded posts, like on the battery? 5/16", 3/8", etc.?

Thanks in Advance....

[Joe Reeves]

I retired in 1991 and obviously have no knowledge of your 2015 model but I don't want you to think I"m ignoring you.

However... you will need to get at your engine's power-head eventually to install the new cables. Remove the engine's hood to see what the ends of those cables look like.

[HollowPoint]

Thanks for responding!
Unfortunately, it is currently tucked away in a warehouse about 50 miles from me

I may drop by a local dealer to take a peek.

Good Day!!!

[Joe Reeves]

Originally posted by HollowPoint View Post

I may drop by a local dealer to take a peek.

That would be the way to go. The dealers parts manuals would also show the engine exploded view revealing exactly what those cables look like along with their part numbers.

[HollowPoint]

I see that the engine comes with a 10' Battery cable/solenoid harness. Been searching around and can't tell if they offer longer ones. Anyone have links or part numbers for longer ones? I need 15'-20' length.

[Joe Reeves]

Originally posted by HollowPoint View Post

I see that the engine comes with a 10' Battery cable/solenoid harness. Been searching around and can't tell if they offer longer ones. Anyone have links or part numbers for longer ones? I need 15'-20' length.

Having been in the Evinrude/Johnson line of work since 1960/1991, I don't recall either OMC or Bombardier offering longer voltage cables. If Bombardier does, hopefully some other technician will jump in here with lengths and some part numbers.

I have always simply went to a reliable auto parts store and bought whatever gauge length negative (Black) and positive (Red) cable I need. Whatever ends are needed, once known, can be purchased also.

The ends may be attached with a tool, also available at any auto parts store, whereas the ends are attached simply by belting the top of the tool hard with a good size hammer (No Soldering Required).