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Always keep in mind that you’ll need an 8-gauge wire for a 50-amp trolling motor and a 6-gauge one for its 60-amp counterpart. I can say the same if you’re wiring a fuse for a 12V trolling motor, which, incidentally, is almost always more economical than a breaker.
What gauge wire should I use for a 12 volt trolling motor?
Wire Gauge And Circuit Breaker Size Guide Cell Amps drawn 15 ft length 12 volt 30 8 awg 12 volt 42 6 awg 12 volt 50 4 awg 24 volt 42 8 awg.
What gauge wire should I use for a trolling motor?
CONDUCTOR GAUGE AND CIRCUIT BREAKER SIZING TABLE MOTOR THRUST/MODEL MAX AMP DRAW WIRE EXTENSION LENGTH 5 FT 30 lb. 30 10 AWG 40 lb., 45 lb. 42 10 AWG 50 lb., 55 lb. 50 8 AWG.
What gauge wire is Minn Kota?
According to Minn Kota you need 8 gauge wire up to 25 feet of running length for that motor. I’m sure they know what their motor needs. You can use 6 gauge if you want, but its not needed and will not do anything more than what the 8 gauge can.
How many amps does Minn Kota draw?
The Minn Kota Endura C2 55 Transom – mount 12V 55 lb. Thrust Trolling Motor has a max amp draw of 52 amps/hr but only 5 lbs more thrust.
Do I need a circuit breaker for my trolling motor?
It is highly recommended that a circuit breaker or fuse be used when installing a trolling motor. For motors requiring a 60-amp breaker, the Minn Kota MKR-19 60-amp circuit breaker is recommended.
Is my Minn Kota 12 or 24-volt?
The nameplates are most often found in the foot petals of the motor. Otherwise, you can look at the configuration of the trolling motor batteries to find the volts. Open the hood and look at the battery. If you see 6 cells, it’s a 12-volt battery, but if you see 12 cells, it means it’s a 24-volt battery.
What size battery do I need for a 55 lb thrust trolling motor?
For a 55 lb thrust in a trolling motor, you will at least need the battery size of 240Ah rating. Depending on the speed, you will be using approximately 20-40 amps.
What gauge wire is needed for a 36 volt trolling motor?
You need the 6 gauge.
What gauge is 24V?
If you have a 24V supply for a 200 amp device, we will assume that the wiring is copper and has a typical insulation and installation type. With a wire distance of 25 feet and a voltage drop of 3%, you will need a wire size of 4/0 AWG.
How do you wire a motor for a trolling motor?
24-Volt Wiring Loosen the two terminals on the circuit breaker supplied with the trolling motor. Slide the red wire from the motor over one of the terminals and tighten it down. Loosen the positive terminal on the second battery. Slide the red wire over the positive terminal on the second battery and tighten it down.
What does AWG stand for?
AWG (American Wire Gauge) is a U.S. standard set of non-ferrous wire conductor sizes.
How can I speed up my trolling motor?
Make Your Trolling Motor Faster Make Your Trolling Motor Faster. Change the Battery. Reduce the Load of the Canoe. Fix a more Streamlined Propeller. Put on Lighter Attire. Replace the Existing Motor. Conclusion.
How long will a trolling motor run on a 12v battery?
Almost 5 hours doesn’t seem too bad, but that is really a max runtime in ideal conditions. Reality is likely to be less. If the battery is old, damaged or not fully charged then you will not get the rated amp hours from it, reducing your runtime. Significant cold or hot weather will also reduce your runtime.
Do all trolling motors go the same speed?
Electric trolling motors are chosen by thrust. Higher pounds of thrust WILL NOT move a boat faster. In fact two 55 pound thrust motors will not move you any faster than one 30 pound thrust motor. The maximum speed of a trolling motor is 5 mph regardless of how many pounds of thrust.
Can I run my 24 volt trolling motor on 12 volts?
For a cable steer or hand controlled model this will not hurt the motor, but it will considerably affect the performance of the motor. However, an electric steer motor, such as, the PowerDrive, Terrova, or Ulterra cannot be used on lower voltages.
How fast will a 55 lb thrust trolling motor go?
Assuming perfect riding conditions, the use of the best fuel i.e. the distillate marine diesel, and moderate load, 55-pound trolling motors are likely to attain a maximum speed of only 5 miles per hour. This would take around two hours for the deep cycle battery charge to get completely depleted.
What is the difference between a 12 volt and 24 volt trolling motor?
Trolling Motor Voltage & Batteries A 12-volt trolling motor is the most inexpensive and easiest to run. A 24- or 36-volt system will allow the angler to fish longer periods out on the water, as they draw lower amps while providing increased thrust for more power.
How do you determine the voltage of a Minn Kota trolling motor?
If you can measure across the neg of battery one and the positive of battery two at the batteries and get 25+ volts, you are getting the voltage to the trolling motor.
How many volts is a trolling motor?
Trolling motors are available in 12 volt, 12/24 volt, 24 volt, and 36 volt configurations. More voltage means a larger electric motor, which translates into more useable power at the propeller. Unlike an outboard engine, a trolling motor’s power output is measured in pounds of thrust, rather than horsepower.
Can I use any 12v battery for a trolling motor?
Yes for a short time. You need a deep cycle battery simply because it will take a longer time to draw the battery down. A regular car battery will work it just won’t work for as long as a deep cycle battery would.
What size battery do I need for a 45 lb thrust trolling motor?
Most trolling motor batteries fail due to lack of proper charging. We suggest selecting a 12 volt deep cycle marine battery with at least a 110 amp hour rating, usually a group 27 size battery.
Can a cranking battery be used for trolling motor?
You should NOT use a cranking battery to power your Minn Kota trolling motor; if your battery is rated in CCA (cold cranking amps) or MCA (marine cranking amps), it is not designed for use with your trolling motor and should be avoided.
