Wire & Cable Accessories

Wire and Cable Accessories Resources and Information

Functional wire and cable accessories are essential for ensuring your boat’s electrical system remain in working condition, so you won’t get caught out on the water without power. Fortunately, PartsVu stocks an extensive selection of wire and cable accessories to match your boat’s exact specifications.

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Wire and Cable Accessories FAQs

What makes Ancor electrical products unique? 

Ancor was founded over forty years ago to provide wire and electrical products that are designed to withstand harsh corrosive environments. Ancor is the originator of Marine Grade® wire, which is built with features such as UV-resistant jacketing and individually tinned stranding. These innovations result in wring products that are ideal for the marine and mobile applications.

Ancor’s complete line of wire includes a variety of sizes and applications and every color recommended by ABYC standards. In addition, Ancor offers a full range of terminals, connectors, and wire management tools for any wiring project.

Ancor’s innovative line of NMEA 2000 cables and connectors feature unique color coding to simplify NMEA 2000 networking.

Ancor is dedicated to not just providing products, but providing innovative solutions for marine and mobile electrical projects.

Can I use regular wire for my boat? 

Using the wrong type of wire can cost you more in the long run. Insist on Marine Grade® Boat Cable by Ancor. It is UL approved for the corrosive marine environment and charter boat service. Marine Grade Boat Cable is specially designed to exceed all test standards for cold bend, moisture and oil resistance, heat shock, and flammability. This ensures the safest, easiest to install, longest lasting, and ultimately the least expensive electrical system you can buy. Only Ancor offers a complete line of Marine Grade Boat Cable for every need. “Can I use ‘regular wire’ for my boat?” The answer to this common question is a qualified "yes." However, caution is advised and the installer must understand the circumstances in which SAE (Society of Automotive Engineering) J378, J1127 or J1128 wire can, and can not be used. Keep in mind that these wires are designed for "surface vehicles," not for the special requirements of the marine industry. Even if tinned copper, they should not be run in bilge spaces or other areas subject to moisture from spray or dripping. They should not be run in engine spaces unless marked “oil resistant” and “75°C”. They should not be used in applications that were subjected to vibration or frequent flexing and must never be used for 110-volt applications. For safety, use only wire which is marked with size, type, and temperature rating. Most importantly, SAE wire is up to 12% smaller than AWG Boat Cable which means that, in many applications, larger gauge wire must be used to stay within the voltage drop limits recommended by experts. The wire charts found in “Chapman’s Piloting” and other publications are all for “AWG” wire like Ancor, not “SAE” type wire.

What are some of the most popular Ancor marine wire management products? 

Adhesive Lined Heat Shrink Tubing (ALT)

• Cross Linked polyolefin tubing is much stronger than PVC tubing and will not burn like PVC
• Heat-activated adhesive lining provides impervious seal to salt water, oil, acids, and sunlight as well as providing strain relief
• Highest shrink ratio - shrinks to 1/3 original size
• Shrinks at 257°F / 125°C
• Operating temperature range of -40°F to 230°F / -40°C to 110°C

Repair Tape

Repair tape fuses only to itself when applied under tension. No sticky residue remains on wrapped surfaces.

• Operates and remains flexible from -60°F to 500°F / -51°C to 260°C
• Stretches up to 300% of its original length with 60 PPI tear strength
• A permanent air and water-tight seal
• Excellent UV resistance
• Begins to bond immediately on contact with itself

Cable Ties

Ancor offers a wide variety of materials, styles, and sizing options. With a unique design and high-quality construction, Ancor cable ties provide a great solution for bundling wire, cable, hoses, cords, and countless other applications.

Self-cutting Cable Ties

Save time and frustration using the latest innovation from Ancor, a self-cutting cable tie.

Simply lock and twist to finish the job, with no need for additional tools! Integrated stainless

steel blade leaves a clean flush cut, which improves the appearance and eliminates the sharp

tail while maintaining a tensile strength above industry standards.

What makes Cobra Wire & Cable unique? 

Cobra Wire & Cable, part of the Genuine Cable Group, was founded in 1988. As a world leader in developing and producing high-quality wire and cables to meet virtually every electrical application, Cobra continues to provide the industry with advances in technology and a safer, more environmentally friendly product. Cobra Wire views environmental stewardship as a mandatory obligation, not a "feel good" option because future generations depend on it.

With active sales in all of the industrial continents in the world, Cobra has a network of representatives and strategically located offices and warehouses making business easy and efficient. In addition to its wire and cable inventories, Cobra also carries a full line of lugs, reducers, tubing, ladder rack, and other cable-related items. Recently, Cobra added Fiber Optic Cables to its list of products, including fiber and telecom accessories and central office hardware.

Cobra's seasoned wire and cable specialists have decades of experience in this industry. They know wire and cable. Our team of experts is uniquely committed to putting the customers' needs first and providing solid solutions to industry challenges.

Cobra Wire & Cable, part of the Genuine Cable Group, knows the importance of personalized service. Working with the sales teams for years, Cobra's family of customers appreciates the knowledge and experience only a skilled, highly motivated group can provide. Cobra’s Quality Program, which outlines Cobra’s pledge to continuous improvement and excellence, has been validated by its most demanding customers.

Historically Cobra is synonymous with trust, experience, knowledge and world-class customer service. COBRA KNOWS WIRE & CABLE!

EIS, Inc., a North American Distribution Leader in the electrical industry, and part of Genuine Parts Company, a Fortune 200 Company, acquired Cobra Wire & Cable in 2011. Cobra is part of the Genuine Cable Group which includes Seacoast, Electro Wire, and Connect-Air, plus GCG Broadband and GCG Assemblies. Our combined companies bring strength and position to the wire & cable marketplace across the United States and Canada.

What is Cobra Wire and Cable’s warranty policy? 

Cobra Wire & Cable, part of the Genuine Cable Group (Cobra) warrants that the Products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship. No claim shall be maintained hereunder unless the facts giving rise to it are discovered within 12 months from the date of purchase and written notice thereof is given to Cobra within 30 days of discovery. The foregoing express warranty is exclusive and is given in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In the event of any breach of this warranty and provided such breach is reported to Cobra Wire & Cable, part of the Genuine Cable Group within the one-year warranty period, Cobra shall, at its option, refund the purchase price, or at its option, replace or repair the defective Product. Cobra will pay all freight and delivery charges reasonably incurred in connection with warranty returns, but shall not be liable for labor or other costs or expenses associated with removing or replacing any defective Product. Under no circumstances will Cobra be liable for special, collateral, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages of any kind, including, without limitation, loss of profits and injury or damage to personal property. The sole and exclusive liability of Cobra for any claim relating to the Products, whether such claim arises under contract, breach of warranty, tort, strict liability, or any other legal theory, shall be limited to Cobra's obligation to refund the purchase price, or at its option, replace or repair the defective item as set forth in this warranty. This warranty shall not be applicable to Products that have been subject to improper installation, overloaded, misused, abused, or altered in any manner, unauthorized repair, or damage by accident or otherwise.