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help with wiring trolling motor from 12v to 24v
Posted on 3/14/16 at 6:45 pm
Posted on 3/14/16 at 6:45 pm
i bought a new boat and i want to upgrade the trolling motor from a 12v to a 24v. there are two wires running from the batteries in the back of the boat to a 2 prong plug in the front of the boat. do i need to buy a 3-prong plug and run a 3rd wire (which would almost be impossible)?
a friend of mine mentioned i didnt need another wire or plug if i ran the two batteries in a series. anyone know if this is true?
a friend of mine mentioned i didnt need another wire or plug if i ran the two batteries in a series. anyone know if this is true?
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Posted on 3/14/16 at 6:49 pm to beenHADdat
That is correct. Come off the positive on one battery and the negative on the other. Jump the two remaining posts.
Posted on 3/14/16 at 6:49 pm to beenHADdat
Am I reading this right? Are you trying to run your current 12v motor on 24v?
Yes. Wiring in a series will double the voltage.
Yes. Wiring in a series will double the voltage.
Posted on 3/14/16 at 6:50 pm to Barf
I saw the word "upgrade" so I am hoping a replacement of the trolling motor.
Posted on 3/14/16 at 6:55 pm to Barf
no, i have a 12v right now, but i want to buy a 24v if i dont have to run another wire
Posted on 3/14/16 at 6:57 pm to cbr900racer22
so you're saying i could use the same plug that i currently have for my 12v and i dont have to run another wire?
Posted on 3/14/16 at 6:58 pm to beenHADdat
You don't have to run another wire but you may have to pull bigger wire. I went from a 12V 40# to a 24V Tour 82#. I had to pull #6 and installed a 50A circuit breaker as close as I could to the battery.
Also, are you planning on installing a 3rd battery? You can do it with the cranking battery, as I know some who do, but I didn't and wouldn't recommend it.
Also, are you planning on installing a 3rd battery? You can do it with the cranking battery, as I know some who do, but I didn't and wouldn't recommend it.
This post was edited on 3/14/16 at 7:01 pm
Posted on 3/14/16 at 7:02 pm to cbr900racer22
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cbr900racer22
Follow this advice.
Posted on 3/14/16 at 7:03 pm to cbr900racer22
yes im going to buy a 3rd battery
Posted on 3/14/16 at 7:05 pm to cbr900racer22
going from 55lb to 70lb
Posted on 3/14/16 at 7:06 pm to beenHADdat
When you decide on the trolling motor post it and I will help you with what you need. Also need to know what you have on there now.
Posted on 3/14/16 at 7:07 pm to beenHADdat
Wire size and breaker/fuse will be determined by amps to run new motor.
Posted on 3/14/16 at 7:09 pm to 007mag
^ yup
Posted on 3/14/16 at 7:09 pm to cbr900racer22
i have a 12v 55lb minn kota edge, and will be replacing with a 24v 70lb minn kota edge
Posted on 3/14/16 at 7:11 pm to beenHADdat
I went from a 55 minn Kota to a 80lb I pilot. You can leave the plug the same just connect the two batteries as shown in the diagram above with some jumper wires. Be sure to put a 60 amp breaker in between.
This post was edited on 3/14/16 at 7:13 pm
Posted on 3/14/16 at 7:12 pm to beenHADdat
From 55 to 70 your wire should be good as the pounds of thrust are close. More voltage, less amps in this case.
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If you run into any problems with the install, email me.
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If you run into any problems with the install, email me.
This post was edited on 3/14/16 at 7:39 pm
Posted on 3/14/16 at 7:20 pm to cbr900racer22
cbr900racer22, thanks man... thanks everyone for the help
Posted on 3/14/16 at 7:25 pm to beenHADdat
You're welcome.
Posted on 3/14/16 at 7:30 pm to cbr900racer22
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cbr900racer22
You might become very popular.
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