Trolling motor

[boater15]

What all do I need to hook up a transom mount trolling motor? In the past I have always used the motor leads direct to battery, but from some of the stuff I have read on here thats not so great. Small boat and just concerned about trolling motor and battery right now. I will hook up fishfinder and nav lights to a different smaller battery later. It is a 55lbs thrust minn kota. All opinions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Sounds like a need a circ. breaker? are those easy to hook up?

 

[IwanaFish]

That is the only way I have ever done it. Never had a problem. I am working on a 16' boat now. I will run cables this time, only because I want to the option of running from the front or rear.

Lonny

 

[FuzzyGrub]

If you are using the aligator clips with close proximity to battery, that is exposed, you are fine. If you change to ring terminals or put below decks, add a re-setable circuit breaker near the positive terminal.