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Trolling motor upgrade. Wiring Question
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01/30/18 02:17 PM
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skeeteroneal
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I currently have a 56 # 12/24 Motorguide Brute on my 98 Xpress. Just picked up a 70# X3 Motorguide for an upgrade. Will the wiring on the plug and batteries have to be changed since it is wired for 12/24? 40 amp breaker good for this new motor? I'm thinking the wiring has to be changed but wanted others opinion on this.
David O'Neal Skeeterless for now 1998 Xpress H56 Hobie Outback Jackson Kayak Coosa Elite
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Re: Trolling motor upgrade. Wiring Question
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01/30/18 05:30 PM
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My new to me Triton had a similar setup - 12/24 MG. This was replaced with a 24V MK. There were two sets of black/red wires running from the TM batteries to the front. One set of black/red was disengaged and just sits in the boat. I can't pull it out because it must be zipped tied along the gunnel from back to front where I can't get to it. So the extra wires just remain where they are. Yes, I had to change the TM battery connections for full 24V. There are many schematics on the forum showing this configuration as well on the Internet. I also had to change the outlet plug at the bow on this boat. This may or may not be true for you. I did this myself and I am no electrical whiz.
Read the manual. The proper amp breaker to be used will be described and do replace the existing breaker if it is not the correct size.
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