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| Author: | steelshot [ Wed Feb 19, 2014 10:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Trolling motor wiring |
I'm in the process of installing a 55 lb thrust trolling motor on a 1844 go devil. I plan on putting the battery in the very back of the boat and was wandering what gauge wire would be sufficient. I have always just put the trolling battery in the front of my other boat, but I need the weight in the back of this one. Any suggestions would be appreciated. |
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| Author: | WhoDat88 [ Wed Feb 19, 2014 10:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trolling motor wiring |
I usually just go to lowes and get the extension chord they sell by the foot. I use that and install a conventional plug up front. I use it for a trolling motor, phone charger plug or a radio. It is not the best looking but I like it. You can find that in just about every coon ass boat ran by the Robichaux's I'm related to. |
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| Author: | steelshot [ Wed Feb 19, 2014 10:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trolling motor wiring |
Lol thanks, I wasn't sure if that would be heavy enough, but sound like it's working good. |
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| Author: | cb5331 [ Wed Feb 19, 2014 8:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trolling motor wiring |
I would run 4ga on a run that long. 55lb troller will draw upwards of 50amps when it's wide open under load. |
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| Author: | Brady [ Wed Feb 19, 2014 11:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trolling motor wiring |
6 gauge plenty enough for the job. |
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| Author: | BoatDR [ Thu Feb 20, 2014 8:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trolling motor wiring |
For a 20'-22' cable, I would suggest nothing smaller than 6 gauge. |
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| Author: | SwampSlut [ Thu Feb 20, 2014 9:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trolling motor wiring |
6ga is usually standard... 4ga is prob what i would go with.. usually winds up a little cheaper than 6ga too |
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| Author: | steelshot [ Thu Feb 20, 2014 12:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trolling motor wiring |
Ok sounds like I'm going to go to lowes when I get off work tommorrow and either get 4 or 6 ga wire which ever is cheaper. Thanks for the input. I plan on installing it Friday night so me and my dad can go fishing Saturday morning. White bass should be running. |
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| Author: | SwampSlut [ Thu Feb 20, 2014 12:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trolling motor wiring |
may try calling a few car stereo shops.. some usually have decent price/foot on 4ga power wire. |
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| Author: | krogers [ Thu Feb 20, 2014 1:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trolling motor wiring |
I always use tinned wire when its going into a boat. try these guys may or may not help. http://www.genuinedealz.com |
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| Author: | steelshot [ Mon Feb 24, 2014 9:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trolling motor wiring |
Well I went to lowes Friday evening and bought some 6 gauge wire. 2 wires in 1. Finished wiring it Saturday morning and went fishing with my dad. Trolling motor worked great plenty of power and the wires didn't even get warm. We fished for about 6 hours and caught 141 white bass. Needless to say they are definitely running!!! Thanks for everybody's input on helping me get rigged up right. |
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| Author: | woodysqueal23 [ Mon Feb 24, 2014 9:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trolling motor wiring |
Isn't the wiring that comes with the motor #10? Anything bigger than that would be a waste I would think. You could put #6 if you want but if you tie that in to #10 at the motor did you accomplish anything? |
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| Author: | duckaholic225 [ Mon Feb 24, 2014 10:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trolling motor wiring |
just curious what kind of troll motor did you get. I'm looking at a new one also. |
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| Author: | steelshot [ Mon Feb 24, 2014 10:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trolling motor wiring |
I'm pretty sure running it 18' you would lose some amps. Better to be safe than sorry. The wires coming out if mine looked like either 6 or maybe 8 gauge. It's a Minn Kota saltwater 55 lb thrust. Not for sure how old, I got it off my dad's old boat. It sure moves that 1844 go devil good though. |
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| Author: | fowllife08 [ Mon Feb 24, 2014 2:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trolling motor wiring |
I bought some 25' jumper cables, and used those. Works good. Nothing gets hot. |
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