36 volt motor wiring

  • smackem
    Iowa Marshall Co
    Posts: 956
    #1238785

    Ok I know I need to run 6 ga wire and install a 60 amp breaker for my new trolling motor but my question is, Why are the Minn Kota motor leads only 8 ga wire? 8 ga isn’t rated for 60 amps!

    kroger3
    blaine mn
    Posts: 1116
    #1040902

    Quote:


    Ok I know I need to run 6 ga wire and install a 60 amp breaker for my new trolling motor but my question is, Why are the Minn Kota motor leads only 8 ga wire? 8 ga isn’t rated for 60 amps!


    It is in a 12 volt system…

    reddog
    Posts: 807
    #1040925

    80 lb 24 v takes a 60 breaker. I think the 36v 101 requires a 50 a breaker according to the manual.

    smackem
    Iowa Marshall Co
    Posts: 956
    #1040940

    Nope 36 volt system 101

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