24 volt system (For trolling motor)

[NextTopBassFisherman]

Can anyone explain a 24volt system to me? Pictures would be nice.. Thanks!

 

[NextTopBassFisherman]

I actually some what understand it I just dont know what the cable called the "jumper" is... Wich is the wire that connects the two batterys thats not connected to the trolling motor directly..

 

[T Man]

 

[bcbouy]

google the 12 volt side of life.its all about wiring batteries for 12 or 24 volts for rv's and it also applies to boats.it will tell/show you all you will ever need to know about batteries.its very informative.

 

[NextTopBassFisherman]

Alright! Thanks!

 

[NextTopBassFisherman]

The "12volt side of life" didnt help me... All i want to know is... What is the jumper called? Thats the cable that connects the two batterys..

 

[Bugpac]

Its called a jumper, its just a battery cable, use the same size wire your using to feed the trolling motor.

 

[NextTopBassFisherman]

Its called a jumper, its just a battery cable, use the same size wire your using to feed the trolling motor.

Thanks! I belive my wiring on my tm is 8 gauge... Its a 70lb thrust... What do you think?

 

[Bugpac]

The boat system should be 6, it all depends on length, the t motor itself is probably 8.

 

[bassboy1]

Can't say for Motorguides, but Minn Kotas generally have 10 gauge leads coming out of the motor. Unfortunately, most of the factory wiring harnesses run 8 gauge bow to stern for the trolling motor circuit, though they really should be using 6 AWG.

 

[jmcaswell]

If I have my trolling battery in the center bench, and my trolling motor on the front bow, that means I would have to run roughly 10' feet of wire from battery to motor- is this ok to have the length that long? Def adding a amp breaker up front.

Jim