Six Considerations for Marine Connectors
The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) sets rigorous standards for electrical connectors used in watercraft. Key considerations include weatherproofing, non-interchangeability, limited flexing, 
disengagement force, capacity, and short-circuit protection.
Innovative connectors by leading manufacturers such as Amphenol Sine Systems, Aptiv, Molex, TE Connectivity, and Anderson Power can help ensure your designs meet these guidelines for reliability in harsh marine environments.
This article steps you through the six guidelines and highlights several connectors with high ingress protection (IP) ratings, durable construction, and other competitive features that make them ideal for use in marine applications.
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