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Trolling motor wiring
« on: July 29, 2024, 11:53:01 AM »
I got a MinnKota Riptide for my 210 Sea Runner. Plan is a 36V battery in a box under one of the benches, wired through a 60amp breaker that is also a power cutoff. I plan to run wiring through the gunwale to the bow. My question is, with the disconnect in the battery box, do I need a plug or quick connect on the bow? My thought is to just run it through a grommet As I'd like to have as few exposed electric connections as possible in the salt.
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Re: Trolling motor wiring
« Reply #1 on: July 29, 2024, 11:59:06 AM »
Just run it through a grommet, the less connections, the better.


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Re: Trolling motor wiring
« Reply #2 on: July 29, 2024, 09:09:49 PM »
Thats how I have my 80lb. Except my batteries under the walk through door :tup:
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Re: Trolling motor wiring
« Reply #3 on: July 29, 2024, 10:11:07 PM »
Just run it through a grommet, the less connections, the better.
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Re: Trolling motor wiring
« Reply #4 on: July 30, 2024, 06:03:18 AM »
I run a plug, but I also use a Leelock and pop my trolling motor off when I need my anchor system. Not sure if you ever plan on taking the motor off and on though.

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Re: Trolling motor wiring
« Reply #5 on: July 30, 2024, 09:21:48 AM »
I like this type of battery nut, or I’ll Velcro a nut driver to the battery for quick disconnects. 

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Re: Trolling motor wiring
« Reply #6 on: August 08, 2024, 12:59:38 PM »
I agree, just make sure you get a good grommet, you don't want to do any welding up there.  I would probably put a layer of heatshrink on the cable and then through a grommet but I tend to get carried away.

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Re: Trolling motor wiring
« Reply #7 on: August 28, 2024, 10:32:16 AM »
All buttoned up, and works like a dream!

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Re: Trolling motor wiring
« Reply #8 on: August 28, 2024, 10:38:25 AM »
Nice.   :tup:

 


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