Should I run this setup in parallel

[mrdrh99]

OK.... I'm attaching a diagram but some info. I have 2 trolling motors, 50# on the back, 36# on the front. Both transom mount. For the front I've wired in a Bigfoot switch. I have a 50a circuit breaker on the back and a 40a on the front. I have 2 batteries, and I've always heard that wiring them in parallel well increase your run time. With my setup, is this still a good idea? I'm sure there are certain days that one tm will be used more than the other. Any ideas, advice, input? Thanks guys!

 

[jethro]

I'm guessing you don't run both motors at the same time? If that is the case then wiring them in parallel will increase your run time on either motor.

 

[C_Heath]

Arent you suposed to wire the BF Switch to the NEG? Diagram looks good, id go parallel. Im doing same setup.

 

[perchjerker]

I think its fine, not sure about the BF switch.

and remember that if you charge the batteries in this configuration it will take 2x as long

 

[mrdrh99]

Arent you suposed to wire the BF Switch to the NEG? Diagram looks good, id go parallel. Im doing same setup.

OK, so it's actually a th marine switch... But instructions did say splice into positive wire.

It's a done deal, used 8ga wire, butt spliced and heat shrinked all connections, everything works great, just waiting for a water test!