Ground wires

[Jasom]

Hello, I have an 87 24ft offshore, I got 4 ground wires coming from the bottom back of boat next to the bilge pump, they stay wet, two of them go to a ground block next to my batteries, the other two run all the way up towards the front of the boat, they aren't connected, somehow broke loose and after taking the whole boat apart I cant find where they go, any help would be highly appreciated!

 

[seasick]

Those wires are bonding wires and are supposed to connect all metal fittings that penetrate the hull. That for the most part means through hulls and seacocks. They could also be grounds for the fuel fills. Take a look and see what fittings look like they should have a ground

 

[Jasom]

Those wires are bonding wires and are supposed to connect all metal fittings that penetrate the hull. That for the most part means through hulls and seacocks. They could also be grounds for the fuel fills. Take a look and see what fittings look like they should have a ground

Thanks, I replaced all my fuel fills last summer and didn't see any ground wires attached to the metal clamps or metal fill lid, this situation I have is a result of me snaking in new transducer wires for my new fishfinder, in the process I took a few things with me for the ride, I'll take the covers back off the fuel tanks to see that else I could be missing but I agree with you about bonded wires.

 

[Sparkdog118]

One goes to the drain plug

 

[Jasom]

One goes to the drain plug

Not on this boat.