The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) has
published a standard for the color coding of boat
wiring. Four Winns voluntarily complies with these
standards so a qualified service technician can install
new equipment or troubleshoot the electrical system.
The following table (Figure H15) summarizes the color
code system:
Batteries produce hydrogen and oxygen gases
when being charged. These explosive gases
escape through the vent/fill caps and may form
an explosive atmosphere around the battery if
the ventilation is poor. This gas may remain
around the battery for several hours after
charging. Sparks or flames can ignite the gas
and cause an explosion.
Wire Color
Red
Wire Designation
Wires on positive (+) side of battery that go to
starter. This wire is non-protected.
Red/Purple
Stripe
50 amp protected wire that runs from the
engine to the fuse panel at the helm.
Fire or Explosion Hazard!
Only qualified personnel should install batteries
and perform electrical system maintenance.
Do not expose batteries to open flame or
sparks. Do not smoke near batteries.
Yellow/Red
Stripe
Wire from starter switch to starter solenoid.
Power lead to bilge blower from a fuse or
switch.
Brown/Yellow
Sensor wire from tachometer sender to
tachometer.
Dark Gray
Brown/Orange Leads to bilge pump from switch.
Poison!
Brown/Red
Leads to auto bilge pump.
Sulfuric acid in batteries can cause severe
burns. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or
clothing. Wear goggles, rubber gloves and
protective apron when working with batteries.
In case of skin contact, flush with water at least
Wire between ignition switch and coil. Wire
from ignition switch through distribution
panel to electrical instruments.
Purple
Orange
Accessories
15
minutes. If swallowed, drink large quantities
Dark Blue
Wire from switch to instrument lights.
of water or milk. Follow with Milk of Magnesia,
beaten egg or vegetable oil. Get medical
attention immediately.
Sensor wire from engine oil pressure sender
to oil pressure gauge.
Light Blue
Tan
Sensor wire from water temperature sender to
water temperature gauge.
Sensor wire from fuel tank level sender to fuel
gauge.
Pink
Disconnect the battery before working on
electrical or ignition system to prevent electrical
shock and accidental ignition.
Purple/White Trim position
White/Green
White/Blue
White/Red
Yellow
Trim down
Trim up
B. Electrical Wiring Maintenance
Periodically, inspect all wiring for nicks, chafing,
brittleness, improper support, etc. Spraying the
electrical connections with an electrical connection
cleaner will reduce corrosion and improve electrical
continuity.
Trim power
Ground
Gray/Green
Gray/Blue
Bow light
Stern light
Note: Some of these colors can serve more than one type of circuit.
DO NOT allow corrosion to build up on
connections. This can cause equipment to
operate improperly.
Figure H15 Wiring Color Codes
Electrical Systems - Section H
Owner’s Manual Page 71
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