Electrical Cables for Boats

Designation Number:

C22.2 No. 341

Standard Type:

National Standard of Canada - Domestic

Standard Development Activity:

New Standard

ICS code(s):

47.020.60

Status:

Proceeding to development

SDO Comment Period Start Date:

2020-08-05

SDO Comment Period End Date:

2020-08-26

Posted On:

2020-07-27

Scope:

1.1
These requirements cover electrical cables for boats. The cables are intended for use in marine pleasure
craft and consist of a single insulated conductor without a jacket or of two or more insulated conductors with or
without an overall nonmetallic jacket. Each boat cable is rated as follows: 600 V; 60°C, 75°C, or 90°C wet; and
60°C, 75°C, 90°C, or 105°C dry. Boat cable dry-rated 125°C or 200°C may be investigated. A boat cable so
marked has insulation (and jacket if a jacket is used) that is for use where exposed to oil at 60°C and lower
temperatures. Boat cables employ stranded copper conductors that are 0.824 – 107mm2 (18 - 4/0 AWG) for
multiple conductors and 1.31 – 107mm2 (16 - 4/0 AWG) for single conductors.

1.2
The ampacity of a boat cable shall be as stated in the US Coast Guard Regulations Title 33, Chapter I and
183.435 of the CFR.

1.3
This standard does not cover cables covered under UL 1309 and CSA C22.2 No. 245.

Project need:

To support innovation in the field of wire and cable by providing requirements for the construction/installation/use of electrical cables in boats in the Canadian context.

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