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| I'm looking at upgrading my trolling motor to a minnkota powerdrive v2 24v 70lbs thrust and I'm not sure what all I need. I know 2 new batteries. I know getting thicker gauge wire but I don't know if i should use 6 or 8. Circuit breaker,fuses, connectors. 
Any help would be greatly appreciated. |
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| Bigger is better and you will need a circuit breaker. Whatever motor you buy will recommend what size breaker |
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Location: Cedarburg, Wisconsin | Make sure you get stranded wire, not solid. You might need a crimping tool for the battery side wire end connector you chose. I always soldered the ends too after crimping when I did the wiring myself as it eliminates places where water can get into the wire and start corroding. Heavier wire is better if you have a longer run, like front to back of the boat, but if you are just a few feet away from the socket it doesn't make that noticeable a difference. |
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Location: Hayward, WI | 6 gauge wire and 60 amp fuse will work just fine. |
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Posts: 373
Location: Maine Township, MN | Look on their website. I know when I bought my 2 bank charger, I was able to have all my wiring ready when it came. You can download the instuctions from the website and they will recommend the wire gauge, and all that jazz. |
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| I have a two bank charger, thanks for the info guys. And don't I need a 24v plug up front by the tm? |
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Location: Davenport, IA | The plug up front should be the same. Look at the wiring though. Mine was only 10 gauge wire so I went without a plug and I think it looks a lot cleaner.
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