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ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
Battery Cable Length Guide
Battery cable must be of the correct gauge to carry the electrical
current required to start the outboard. Use the chart below to select
the correct gauge battery cable.
Battery Cable Length
Outboard Model
15–30 HP 40–300 HP
1 to 10 Ft. (.3 to 3 m) 6 Gauge 4 Gauge
11 to 15 Ft. (3.4 to 4.6 m)
4 Gauge 2 Gauge
16 to 20 Ft. (4.9 to 6.1 m) 2 Gauge 1 Gauge
PAINT
Paint codes have been added to the paper parts catalogs and to the Electronic Parts Catalogs (EPC) for the 2011 model year.
Color Spray Can PPG Paint Code
Paint / Catalyst
Application
PRIMER 777172 – Midsection & Gearcase
PRIMER (Gray) – W42650 / W29741 Use for white engines
PRIMER (Black) – SEP61993 / W29585 Use for blue engines
BLACK (Gloss) 777179 W28610 / W28792 Engine cylinder/crankcase
BLACK (Military) 351066 W43653 / W26790 Covers, Midsection, & Gearcase
WHITE 777171 W28502 / W45315 Base coat
CLEARCOAT 772414 W29461 / W26790 Use with base coat on upper & lower engine covers
BLUE (Evinrude E-TEC) 351907 SAC61243 / W45315 Base coat
Battery Recommendations
Each outboard requires its own starting battery. Use the chart
below to select a battery that meets or exceeds the minimum
requirements.
Outboard Model Battery Rating
115–300 HP
675 CCA (845 MCA), or 800 CCA
(1000 MCA) below 32°F (0°C)
107 amp-hr in extreme applications
15–90 HP
640 CCA (800 MCA), or 800 CCA
(1000 MCA) below 32° F (0° C)
107 amp-hr in extreme applications