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| what size wire do you use to run a trolling motor thanks |
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Location: Elk River, Minnesota | 8 gauge wire should be fine. If you have a long run, going 6 gauge would be better since it would have less resistance in the line.
Gander mountain, Fleet farm, and I believe Cabelas all carry trolling motor wire, but your local hardware store might carry it as well.
Just be sure you install a 50 amp inline fuse or better yet get a 50 amp automatic reset circuit breaker that attaches at the end of the wire and has a brass flat end to attach to the battery post.
Steve |
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Location: Stevens Point, WI | What VMS said! |
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| 6 gauge regardless of run length and yes on the 50 amp. |
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Location: Mt. Zion, IL | minn kota book says warranty is void if 6 gage is not used. |
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| Thanks guys im going to ace hardware to get some 6 gage. |
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