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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 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 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.
Is 8 gauge wire enough for 36V trolling motor?
8 awg will work. Depending on what you’re putting it on and the length of wire on whether 6 or 8 is needed. Personally, if the wire run is over 30′ (that’s from the negative connection of battery 1 to the positive connection of battery 3 in the case of 36V) I would go with 6ga.
What size wire is needed for a 36 volt trolling motor?
You need the 6 gauge.
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.
Do I need a circuit breaker on 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.
How many amps does a 50 lb thrust trolling motor use?
Thrust Trolling Motor has a max amp draw of 52 amps/hr but only 5 lbs more thrust. 3. Because of the larger windings in the 50 lb thrust model, lower speeds use less amperage for the same thrust.
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.
Do you need 3 batteries for a 36V trolling motor?
While small and medium trolling motors use a single 12v marine battery, larger trolling motors use larger 24v and 36v systems, and require 2 or 3 marine batteries, accordingly. Both the 24v and 36v trolling motor wiring diagrams are listed below along with the recommended circuit breaker.
Does a 36 volt trolling motor need 3 batteries?
36 Volt Systems (3 batteries): 1. Three 12-volt deep cycle batteries are required.
Can you run a 36 volt trolling motor on 24 volts?
According to Minn Kota you can run a 36 volt motor on 24 volts: BUT, it will run hotter, draw more amps, deplete the batteries sooner, and run the risk of damaging the batteries from over heating. The iPilot function and steering motor may not work.
What happens if you run a 24 volt trolling motor on 12 volts?
24v hooked to 12v will spin for a while on a full battery but there will be no torque. You could stop it with your hand. It is like running your motor with half the spark plugs missing.
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.
Can I use 12v on a 24v trolling motor?
The motor was designed for 12 volts and was designed to dissipate the heat from 12 volt power. When run at 24 volts the coils will heat up much faster than at 12 volts, and the motor will not be able to release the heat quickly enough.
What fuse to use for trolling motor?
In general, if the trolling motor weighs between 30 to 45 pounds, it’s best to opt for a 50-amp breaker, and those that top at 50 to 55 pounds tend to perform better when paired with a 60-amp one.
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 size circuit breaker do you need for a 24 volt trolling motor?
All 12, 24 and 36 volt trolling motor systems (Minn Kota 70lb thrust motors should use a 50 amp breaker).
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.
What size battery do I need for a 50 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.
