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Trophyseeker50

Posted 9/2/2013 1:06 PM (#660892 - in reply to #658764)
Subject: Re: Wiring Question

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Location: WI

Not sure if all wiring is done like this but my boat is set up with a 12v/24v twist lock receptacle and plug for the trolling motor. There are two sets of #6 awg wires going to the bow. One set from each battery the 24v is derived from a jumper inside the plug. Meaning the batteries are not connected unless the trolling motor is plugged in. Thus the inboard charger is charging the batteries seperately. I would not suggest using any charger if the batteries are tied together. As for the gauge of wire use # 6 awg wire for sure. Voltage drop from a low voltage system can easily be seen in runs of as little as 15 feet with insufficient sized wires.

Take it for what it's worth but I am a Wisconsin certified electrician.