Starting with the ring terminals.

Name: Starting with the ring terminals.
Uploaded: 2026-05-23T22:00:22.000Z
Duration: 5 min 2 s
Description: Sven Yrvind routes navigation-light and water-collection wiring with ring terminals on his homebuilt cruiser.

May 23, 2026 · 5 min · 2K views

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Sven Yrvind installs ring terminals on the electrical cables of a small cruiser he is building, routing wires for navigation lights and water-collection systems.▶ 1:55 He feeds red and black ground cables through pre-drilled holes, secures them with cable ties, and crimps ring connectors onto the ends before fastening them to their respective terminals.▶ 1:05 One wire runs forward to the navigation light; others route to port and starboard water-collection points.▶ 2:48 He notes a lost nut in a tight space and sets it aside to find later.▶ 3:45 Separately, he confirms that hot-dipped galvanized chain — locally made and already on hand — suits a fitting he had previously considered using a rubber component for, replacing an earlier suggestion.▶ 0:39 He is also waiting on additional Sikaflex sealant before proceeding with other steps.▶ 0:47 The work is early-stage: ring terminals are fitted but the full wiring run is not yet complete.▶ 4:26