{"product_id":"ancor-battery-cable-assembly-2awg-18in-red-189141","title":"Ancor Tinned Copper Battery Cable Assembly | 2 AWG, 18\", Red","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAncor 2 AWG Tinned Copper Battery Cable Assembly — 18\", Red\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA short, high-current positive battery cable built for tight installations where space is limited but performance can’t be compromised. This 18-inch red cable is factory-assembled with UL 1426-rated tinned copper wire and tinned copper lugs — crimped, heat-shrink sealed, and ready to drop in without any additional tools or prep.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 2 AWG, this cable is sized for serious current loads — starter circuits, large inverters, bow thrusters, and high-output charging systems where voltage drop and connection integrity matter. Both lug ends are sealed with Ancor’s adhesive-lined 3:1 heat shrink tubing, blocking moisture and corrosion at the termination point where failures most often begin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePositive battery terminal connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery-to-battery positive links in parallel bank configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery-to-bus bar positive runs in compact installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInverter and charger positive leads (short runs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarter motor positive connections on smaller engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBow thruster and windlass positive feeds where components are closely mounted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUL 1426-rated tinned copper wire — flame retardant and UV inhibited\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRated to 600V and 105°C for reliable performance in engine compartments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTinned copper lugs resist corrosion at connection points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdhesive-lined 3:1 heat shrink at both ends seals out moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-assembled — ready to install, no crimping required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 AWG \/ 18 inches \/ Red (positive)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAlso Available In\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ancor-battery-cable-assembly-2awg-18in-black-189140\"\u003eAncor 2 AWG, 18\", Black (189140)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ancor-189144-marine-grade-tinned-copper-battery-cable-assembly-2-awg-32-black-639-189144\"\u003eAncor 2 AWG, 32\", Black (189144)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ancor-189145-marine-grade-tinned-copper-battery-cable-assembly-2-awg-32-red-639-189145\"\u003eAncor 2 AWG, 32\", Red (189145)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ancor-189146-marine-grade-tinned-copper-battery-cable-assembly-2-awg-48-black-639-189146\"\u003eAncor 2 AWG, 48\", Black (189146)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ancor-189147-marine-grade-tinned-copper-battery-cable-assembly-2-awg-48-red-639-189147\"\u003eAncor 2 AWG, 48\", Red (189147)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ancor-tinned-copper-battery-cable-assembly-4-awg-48-red-189137\"\u003eAncor 4 AWG, 48\", Red (189137)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eParts Desk Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 18-inch red is the positive companion to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ancor-battery-cable-assembly-2awg-18in-black-189140\"\u003e2 AWG 18\" black (189140)\u003c\/a\u003e — always buy them as a matched pair for a complete, code-compliant installation. This length is ideal when your battery and connection point are mounted close together: battery switch connections, parallel bank links, or inverter terminals where a longer cable would just create slack to manage. The 2 AWG gauge handles significantly more current than 4 AWG, making it the right choice for high-draw loads like large inverters, bow thrusters, and high-output alternators. If 18 inches falls short, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ancor-189145-marine-grade-tinned-copper-battery-cable-assembly-2-awg-32-red-639-189145\"\u003e32\" red (189145)\u003c\/a\u003e is the next step up, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ancor-189147-marine-grade-tinned-copper-battery-cable-assembly-2-awg-48-red-639-189147\"\u003e48\" red (189147)\u003c\/a\u003e covers longer runs across a battery compartment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LNS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51274752360484,"sku":"639-189141","price":54.79,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/639-189130_368b48d9-5b09-4df5-8a4f-53a13045ea06.jpg?v=1786912565","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/ancor-battery-cable-assembly-2awg-18in-red-189141","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}