[klawockvet]

I forgot to mention. Don't go cheap and use those worthless blue clips. Either strip the wires and do a proper splice or get a good wiring device. Marine grade fixtures with adhesive and/or solder work the best.

I usually use marine grade tinned wire and solder. Then I cover the joint with liquid tape and finally cover the splice with heat shrink or a proper tape wrap. Doesn't hurt to add some more liquid tape over the wrap.