Minnkota wire gauge?

  • TJ
    Hammond, WI
    Posts: 263
    March 18, 2013 at 8:46 pm #1239148

    Just got my new trolling motor from jolly ann today. I have a receptacle in my boat already for the wire leads coming from the motor. However, I need to wire up the portion from my battery to the plug. My battery is up front so it will be a distance of 4′ (8′ round trip). What guage wire should I use? Does anyone know what size wire is the standard on 55lb pd v2 us2? Thanks for your help.

    wildfan
    Ogilvie Minnesota
    Posts: 600
    March 18, 2013 at 8:49 pm #1153423

    I believe it’s 12 gauge.

    trumar
    Rochester, Mn
    Posts: 5967
    March 18, 2013 at 9:19 pm #1153445

    I ran 8 gauge to a power/negative block then wired my trolling motor to that,just incase I need to remove the trolling motor in the future.

    Dont forget to add in a 60 amp breaker

    kris_brantner
    My river
    Posts: 1678
    March 18, 2013 at 10:10 pm #1153472

    I ran 8g on my 101 and 80lb fortrexes

    brucea
    Maplewood,MN
    Posts: 433
    March 18, 2013 at 10:55 pm #1153486

    I asked Minnkota that same question for a 55# Terrova 12 volt drawing 50 Amps. Their reply was #8 and use a 60 amp breaker.

    TJ
    Hammond, WI
    Posts: 263
    March 18, 2013 at 11:03 pm #1153489

    Thanks guys. After a bit more research on the minn kota site I found a chart that says to use 8ga. I included the 60 amp breaker as well. FYI-I’m not an electrician

    mark-bruzek
    Two Harbors, MN
    Posts: 3909
    March 19, 2013 at 12:03 am #1153520

    When I installed mine I bought cold wether (flexible) jumper cables from F Farm. If you look around you will find that most jumpers are cheaper than buying wire off the bulk spools at Menards/Depot. Dont forget with jumpers you get a pair already.

    Just cut the clamps off and solder on Battery lugs.

    Denny O
    Central IOWA
    Posts: 5865
    March 19, 2013 at 12:48 am #1153537

    I sent your question on to MinnKota and I will post their responce as soon as I get it.

    milemark_714
    Posts: 1291
    March 19, 2013 at 2:37 am #1153585

    Quote:

    I asked Minnkota that same question for a 55# Terrova 12 volt drawing 50 Amps. Their reply was #8 and use a 60 amp breaker.

    Does the Terrova require heavier guage wire than the same Powerdrive motor?I have a 30 amp fuse on mine,and have not blown it yet.

    castle-rock-clown
    Posts: 2596
    March 19, 2013 at 11:48 am #1153642

    Quote:

    When I installed mine I bought cold wether (flexible) jumper cables from F Farm. If you look around you will find that most jumpers are cheaper than buying wire off the bulk spools at Menards/Depot. Dont forget with jumpers you get a pair already.
    X2 I’ve done the same with excellent results.

    Just cut the clamps off and solder on Battery lugs.

    dandorn
    M.I.N.N.E.S.O.T.A.
    Posts: 3239
    March 19, 2013 at 2:22 pm #1153707

    I have an 8 AWG wiring harness I pulled out of my 07 Alumacraft when I upgraded to a Terrova in 2010.

    Let me know if you’re interested. I can e-mail you some
    pics.

    Denny O
    Central IOWA
    Posts: 5865
    March 20, 2013 at 2:53 pm #1154161

    Quote:

    I sent your question on to MinnKota and I will post their responce as soon as I get it.

    I asked,”What size wire is the standard on 55lb pd v2 us2 when my battery is up front so it will be a distance of 4′ (8′ round trip)? ”

    Answer, “You could stay with 10 gauge for that distance.

    Mike Neitzke

    Technical Service Rep.”

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