Pontoon Electrical & Wiring Installation Guide

The Easiest Way to Wire a Boat

Boat wiring is one of the most common upgrades boat owners want to tackle—and one of the most asked-about projects we hear from customers. 

To make wiring significantly easier, we created our wiring harness and quick-connect switch panels. These panels are available as add-ons for our helm consoles, making your installation smooth from the start.

Boat Wiring Harness Installation

Use this guide (and linked videos) to wire your pontoon like a pro with no electrical background required.

Looking for instructions specific to our wiring harness? Read our simple wiring harness installation guide.

How to Install Boat Electrical Components

Each of these video tutorials provides a step-by-step workflow that supports your process, whether you’re rewiring from scratch or adding on to an existing system.

Pontoon Gauge Panel Installation

Successfully switch out a gauge panel with a tachometer, voltage gauge, and optional fuel or temperature gauge. Go from a mere template, to cutting, to actually wiring!

Boat Switch Panel Installation 

Learn how to install one of our quick connect switch panels. You’ll want to have a Sharpie, a drill with a quarter inch bit, a Phillips head screwdriver or screwdriver bit, and a dremel or other cutting tool.

Bluetooth Stereo Installation

The beauty of a Bluetooth stereo is that it will automatically connect to your phone when you get on your boat. Don’t be overwhelmed by wires, it’s a lot less complicated than it looks.

Boat Speaker Installation

Let’s hook up some speakers to that Bluetooth stereo! Proper wiring is important, but it doesn’t have to be difficult with color-coded wires. Pick up some tips in this short speaker installation video.

How To Restore Your Boat Like a Pro

Check helpful videos from West Michigan boating expert Tom, from Tom’s Toons, for additional guidance on common boat restoration challenges, or browse our Restoration Resources page for more tips.

Want more? Browse pontoon electrical parts, or shop helm consoles to see panel options.