Kevinator1 Posted January 2, 2016 Posted January 2, 2016 Hey guys, Just wanting to know some information on my new trolling motor upgrade. I'm putting on a new Minn Kota Maxxum 65lbs thrust 24 volt system. I'm going to rewire everything since i have to put the batteries in a different location. I just need to know should i go with 6 or 8 gauge wire and do i only need one breaker on the system? Should the breaker be a 60 amp? Also i will be running the system with Optima Blue Top Batteries. Thanks for any help. Kevin Quote
Super User slonezp Posted January 2, 2016 Super User Posted January 2, 2016 http://www.minnkotamotors.com/Support/Battery-Selection---Rigging/ 1 Quote
Super User Further North Posted January 2, 2016 Super User Posted January 2, 2016 I can never think of a good reason for going with thinner wire... 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted January 2, 2016 Super User Posted January 2, 2016 10 minutes ago, Further North said: I can never think of a good reason for going with thinner wire... If someone is a fan of Blue Smoke . . . . . . A-Jay 1 Quote
Super User slonezp Posted January 2, 2016 Super User Posted January 2, 2016 #6 is standard rigging on most high end bass boats as of late. #8 was the norm and is still used a lot. #10 was used quite a bit on aluminum entry level boats of years past, but I think most manufacturers have upgraded to #8. 1 Quote
Super User Further North Posted January 2, 2016 Super User Posted January 2, 2016 ...I used #4.... 1 Quote
Super User Angry John Posted January 2, 2016 Super User Posted January 2, 2016 Length of run matters and amp draw. I go one size larger than recommend. That's just me. 6 should be fine! 1 Quote
James631 Posted January 3, 2016 Posted January 3, 2016 Theoretically,# 8 should be fine, but I agree with Angry John, you cant go wrong with #6 Quote
Super User Further North Posted January 3, 2016 Super User Posted January 3, 2016 THey are correct - #6 will be fine. I'm just nuts. Quote
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