Which 8 Gauge Quick Connectors For Trolling Motor?

[MXHalofan]

Hey guys, I need a quick connector for the 8 gauge wires off my terrova with my new quickmount. Walmart has a 10 gauge connector. Bass pro had plug and receptacles. This is for my pontoon and I'd prefer a good quick connecter set.

 

Found this one on ebay. Anyone using it?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/161059200825?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

 

Or this one

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TRAC-Trolling-Motor-Connector-Kit-8-gauge-NEW-T10136-/161049429137?pt=Boat_Parts_Accessories_Gear&hash=item257f4b4491&vxp=mtr

 

Thanks alot

[Goose52]

The connector in the first link you posted looks just like (except the color) a connector that Cabelas sells (cheaper) - check it out here: Cabelas connector

 

I use the Cabelas connector as a quick dis-connect for the trolling motor on my canoe. Works great - a solid connection.

 

Unfortunately, the BR watermark covers part of the connector in this file photo....

 

[OkeechobeeAngler]

Anderson - http://www.andersonpower.com/

[Capt.Bob]

The Minn-Kota connector is my preference, but they are a standard 12V connector available from many electrical houses at a much better price, they are very durable and corrosion resistant, I have them in grey red and black the only difference in any of them was the brand name on the package, very good marine connector. I have one mounted front aqnd one rear in the Metal Miss Fit, then I have all sorts of accessories wired to plug into them, night lights to replace my lantern, side lights for fishing out the side of the boat, crappie lights and 2 trolling motors. 

[BKeith]

If it's a two wire connection, there is none no better than the Anderson SB-50 or the knock offs of it, like the one sold by Cabela's, BPS and a number of others.  If you happen to have one the 12/24 motors that require three wires, you would have to buy a second pair of the SB-50's and only use one terminal in the second one. They do make a single terminal, but finding one might be a problem, and they are just not that expensive to just go ahead and get two pair.   Note, there is not male/female, they are all the same in the way they work.  It just takes two connector halves.  The terminals in them are for #6 cable but be installed on smaller wires by bending the wire double or triple and then crimping or solder them in.  I always crimp and solder.

 

The one pictured in the above post that came from Cabela's is the Anderson SB-50.  If you can buy from Grainger's they are probably a lot cheaper, just remember, those will be priced/sold as each and it will take two..

[MXHalofan]

Nice guys, thanks for the info. That's the way I'm going to go. Really like this trolling motor and want to use products that will last years. Boat has been a money pit and gotta get my moneys worth. LOL

 

Gonna get on the water tomo and hope todays rains help the bite.