mosesmcrae

Genuinedealz.com has a wiring calculator on its site. You enter wiring size, run,volts,amps and it will tell you the voltage drop. This seems to me to be the big issue. Is there any power left when it arrives at the motor? I also find it interesting that MinnKota told me I had to go from their supplied #10 wire to #6 if I extended the wire and yet the largest plug they sell is for #8!!! I guess I'm going to put the batteries up front and it won't be a problem.

Thanks for the info!

I bought a 2000 Hurricane FunDeck 226REF that is prewired with #10 wires from the aft to an outlet in the bow. The cord from my MinnKota 70 lb., 24 volt TM is also #10 wire and about 6 inches too short to reach the outlet. MinnKota told me that to increase the length of the cord I have to move up to #6 wire!!!! That is a huge jump in size. My question: Is the #10 wiring bundle to the outlet(over 20 ft. in length) sufficient for the TM I have? Any electricians or very experienced users out there? Thanks, mosesmcrae