Speaking with a buddy of mine last night as I was setting up my new trolling motor, he says…you need to put an in line fuse on your positive cable line before you plug that in.
Does a Minn Kota Terrova have a fuse?
It is a circuit breaker, not a fuse.
What size fuse do I need for my trolling motor?
In general, if the trolling motor weighs between 30 to 45 pounds, it’s best to opt for a 50-amp breaker, and those that top at 50 to 55 pounds tend to perform better when paired with a 60-amp one.
What causes a trolling motor to lose power?
Reason #1: Bad Battery
A battery or batteries should be checked regularly, as they they are the most common cause of the trolling motor losing power. If your lead-acid battery is over 3 years old, you probably need to replace it. In any case, there are a few things you can do to check if your battery is in good shape.
Can you use trolling motor without circuit breaker?
Yes, you must install a circuit breaker when using a trolling motor, even though the battery would power the motor without it as well.
Can I run my 24 volt trolling motor on 12 volts?
Either go 12 volt or add another battery and run the rated 24 volt. It wont hurt your motor. Most newer ones will not even turn over because the circuit board senses less than 22 volts (dead 24v system). Old ones will turn over but you will have half power.
How do you test a trolling motor without a battery?
Most accurate way to do it would be to hook up a light bulb and check how long it lasts. Then divide the amp draw from the battery rating and see how close it matches. First, make sure your charger is charging the batteries fully.
What size breaker do I need for my boat?
The ABYC says that a circuit protection device should be sized no greater than 150% of the rated current of the conductor that it feeds. And no greater than the sum of all next-in-line protection devices. A main feeder breaker that is smaller than all next-in-line downstream fuses or breakers is fine.
How many amps does a Minn Kota Endura 55 draw?
2. The Minn Kota Endura C2 55 Transom – mount 12V 55 lb. Thrust Trolling Motor has a max amp draw of 52 amps/hr but only 5 lbs more thrust.
