{"product_id":"vertex-1426140101-14awg-black-marine-primary-wire-100ft","title":"Vertex 14 AWG Black Marine Primary Wire 100 ft – 1426140101","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVertex 14 AWG Black Marine Primary Wire – 100 ft Spool\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePart Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1426140101\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vertex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Product Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single-Conductor Marine Primary Wire – UL 1426 BC-5W2 Boat Cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWire Gauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 AWG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 ft (30.5 m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable Classification:\u003c\/strong\u003e UL 1426 BC-5W2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandards Compliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABYC E-11 · NMMA · USCG 33 CFR 183.430\/183.435 · SAE J378, J1127, J1128\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat This Wire Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a 100 ft spool of 14 AWG black, single-conductor marine-rated primary wire for DC electrical installations aboard recreational boats. It is correctly sized and rated for branch circuits where 14 AWG is appropriate based on amperage and run length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNavigation and interior lighting circuits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBilge pumps and livewell pumps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitches and relay circuits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarine instruments and gauges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVHF radios and electronic accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl and signal wiring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral DC branch circuit wiring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment \u0026amp; Selection Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the \u003cstrong\u003e14 AWG \/ black \/ 100 ft\u003c\/strong\u003e configuration only. Always confirm the following before ordering:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequired conductor gauge for your circuit amperage and run length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal round-trip circuit length (for voltage-drop calculation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequired conductor color per ABYC or NMMA wiring standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrect overcurrent protection for the circuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack conductor is used for negative DC circuits under ABYC E-11 color coding. Confirm your circuit's color requirement before installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Replace Marine Wiring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsulation is cracked, brittle, melted, or abraded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConductors show corrosion, discoloration, or heat damage at terminals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeated terminal overheating or voltage drop issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExisting wire is undersized for the current circuit load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCircuit is being upgraded, rerouted, or extended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWiring has been exposed to water intrusion or mechanical damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoute away from sharp edges, exhaust surfaces, and moving components. Use marine-rated terminals and properly sized crimping tools. Support the conductor along the run and install appropriate overcurrent protection. For extended DC runs, calculate voltage drop before committing to 14 AWG — conductor adequacy depends on both amperage and wire length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Spool Sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLonger spools in the same 14 AWG black configuration are available under separate part numbers (1426140102 – 250 ft, 1426140103 – 500 ft). Contact us if you need a larger quantity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eParts Desk Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wire is the right choice when you need a full 100 ft spool of properly rated marine primary wire for new builds, rewires, or circuit additions. The most common issue customers encounter is selecting wire by gauge alone without accounting for run length — on a long bilge pump circuit, 14 AWG may introduce unacceptable voltage drop even if the amperage looks fine. Verify your round-trip distance and use a voltage-drop calculator before installation. Pair with marine-rated heat-shrink butt connectors and ring terminals for a clean, corrosion-resistant finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WEST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43564290965540,"sku":"VER-1426140101","price":59.72,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/595f3109-fec0-4997-80da-504a9336335f.png?v=1788826634","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/vertex-1426140101-14awg-black-marine-primary-wire-100ft","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}