Just got my new trolling motor from jolly ann today. I have a receptacle in my boat already for the wire leads coming from the motor. However, I need to wire up the portion from my battery to the plug. My battery is up front so it will be a distance of 4′ (8′ round trip). What guage wire should I use? Does anyone know what size wire is the standard on 55lb pd v2 us2? Thanks for your help.
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March 18, 2013 at 9:19 pm #1153445
I ran 8 gauge to a power/negative block then wired my trolling motor to that,just incase I need to remove the trolling motor in the future.
Dont forget to add in a 60 amp breaker
March 18, 2013 at 10:55 pm #1153486I asked Minnkota that same question for a 55# Terrova 12 volt drawing 50 Amps. Their reply was #8 and use a 60 amp breaker.
March 18, 2013 at 11:03 pm #1153489Thanks guys. After a bit more research on the minn kota site I found a chart that says to use 8ga. I included the 60 amp breaker as well. FYI-I’m not an electrician
March 19, 2013 at 12:03 am #1153520When I installed mine I bought cold wether (flexible) jumper cables from F Farm. If you look around you will find that most jumpers are cheaper than buying wire off the bulk spools at Menards/Depot. Dont forget with jumpers you get a pair already.
Just cut the clamps off and solder on Battery lugs.
March 19, 2013 at 12:48 am #1153537I sent your question on to MinnKota and I will post their responce as soon as I get it.
milemark_714Posts: 1285March 19, 2013 at 2:37 am #1153585Quote:
I asked Minnkota that same question for a 55# Terrova 12 volt drawing 50 Amps. Their reply was #8 and use a 60 amp breaker.
Does the Terrova require heavier guage wire than the same Powerdrive motor?I have a 30 amp fuse on mine,and have not blown it yet.
castle-rock-clownPosts: 2596March 19, 2013 at 11:48 am #1153642Quote:
When I installed mine I bought cold wether (flexible) jumper cables from F Farm. If you look around you will find that most jumpers are cheaper than buying wire off the bulk spools at Menards/Depot. Dont forget with jumpers you get a pair already.
X2 I’ve done the same with excellent results.Just cut the clamps off and solder on Battery lugs.
March 19, 2013 at 2:22 pm #1153707I have an 8 AWG wiring harness I pulled out of my 07 Alumacraft when I upgraded to a Terrova in 2010.
Let me know if you’re interested. I can e-mail you some
pics.March 20, 2013 at 2:53 pm #1154161Quote:
I sent your question on to MinnKota and I will post their responce as soon as I get it.
I asked,”What size wire is the standard on 55lb pd v2 us2 when my battery is up front so it will be a distance of 4′ (8′ round trip)? ”
Answer, “You could stay with 10 gauge for that distance.
Mike Neitzke
Technical Service Rep.”
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