Marine Electronics Reviews
Marine Electronics Installation Tips

"Our straightforward installation tips guide you through installing any piece gear."

Use one or all of our marine electronics installation tips once you have chosen the radio, bilge pump, or chartplotter that fits your boat and your budget. Our tips and techniques will get your gear installed the right way the first time out.

The first time you install a piece of marine electronics, a VHF radio for instance, or an electric device like a bilge pump it will likely be a simple remove and replace job.

On a simple remove and replace repair job your main concern will be getting the device connected properly to the boat wiring. Making wire connections that will resist corrosion and provide years of trouble free service is paramount to your boating pleasure.

Read our article on how to make a wire connection that will provide good service over an extended period of time even when located in highly corrosive bilge areas.

If you get into a more complex job that requires adding wire to a circuit or even running a new circuit for an added piece of gear you'll need to pick the right wire for the job.

Mounting your electronics in a panel makes for a clean look and can increase the value of your boat. Here's how to flush mount your marine electronics.

We will continue to add more installation tips and techniques for marine electrical device installation as time permits.

Our Next Installation Tip Page Will Be...

Another article describing how to flush mount marine electronics in a panel. This time though we'll show you how to do it with a panel mounted inside the console for use on installations where a hinged cover goes over the electronics.