Foxsea
Well-Known Member
The "logic" behind crimping is that it doesn't harden the wire, which can then break with a lot of vibration or other movement, or so that theory goes. Well, soldering does take a bit longer but it is a permanent connection that will not corrode. If the wiring is properly restrained there is no movement. Corrosion on saltwater boats is an ongoing nightmare, so I agree with you - skillfully soldering a splice is simply a better connection, especially when protected with heat-shrink tubing. And same for terminations: a drop of solder on the outboard end and it's permanent.
