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what about the jumper that goes from the neg to pos for the 24 v system? should i disconnect that jumper?

I just got a TM for my boat. It is a 24 V Bow mount. I also just installed the on board charger. Do I need to disconnect the jumper cable to the TM batteries when charging? The boat has the factory installed TM plug (2 prong male). I found the female outlet inside the rod holder when I purchased the boat. The previous owner never had a TM. How do I know if the outlet is for a 12v system or if it can handle the 24v?

I never had a bow mount TM before so................I am debating on getting the quick release bracket. What is the difference between the quick release bracket and the MinnKota removable trolling motor mount? Are they worth having? Is it necessary to remove the TM for trailering? Ohh yeah, Aluminum or composite? Thanks

I forgot to mention that I am digging the microwave in the garage.

I am waiting the arrival of the TM/ on board four bank charger and breaker. I bought a 24 bow mount TM along w/ two new 12v Interstae batteries. I also have a battery for the OB and one for the accessories at the stern. Will I have to do anything other than hooking each lead from the on board charger to each individual battery? I realize I will have to splice the circuit breaker between the battery and TM...I was just wondering if I am overlooking anything.

Great job. Maybe you can have a series on DIY television.....trick my boat!

the grizzly's do seem nice. What about the G3's? I was concerned as well about weight limits and being able to go w/ friends. I ended up getting a 16ft Starcraft Starfire ( aluminum) Deep V and I love it. I may not be able go in 6" of water but I can get into about 12" of water, i can go in some of the bigger lakes and there is plenty of room. The boat holds up to 6 people or 825 lbs and it is stable. Good luck w/ your quest.

that sucks. If you were like most left wingers you would have sued the dept. of conservation and natural resources for the loss of your motor. I didn't realize that was what they were for. I thought it was for trailering the boat to keep it from bouncing around.

the stabilizer secures the tm to the boat http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A&_DAV=MainCatcat21276-cat21380&id=0001113012348a&navCount=1&podId=0001113&parentId=cat21380&masterpathid=&navAction=push&catalogCode=IJ&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat21380&hasJS=true

What do you think? I just ordered the bow mount TM, on board charger and circuit breaker. What do you guys think, do I need anything else for this installation and what do you think about the bracket and stabilizer?

it depends on where you plan on fishing. A friend of mine has a fiberglass and he had to patch it more than once from fishing shallow area and hitting rocks.

great job! I like it and I enjoyed watching the transformation.

Pick you poison. Which do you prefer?

sorry, I must have missed your post. I checked them out at Cabelas and I really liked the features, however I am also reconsidering on getting one after reading the responses.

I currently have two batteries hooked up, one for the accesories and one for the OB. I am in the process of buying a 24V TM and debating on an onboard charger or portable. I bought 2 new Interstate Marine batteries (29 bank) for the TM. I am not sure if I should just hook the accesories to the OB and get rid of one of the older batteries or not and then get a 4 bank onboard charger or portable. Weight and storage isn't an issue. I was wondering how you run the wiring for an on board charger . I take it each individual battery gets connected to the charger? The reason I ask is because I have a 24 volt (2 12v batteries for my trolling motor) system . Do I also need a circuit breaker for each battery? I am clueless on this issue and wanted to get a better idea so I can buy everything needed at once. Is there anything else I should get? If I decide to go w/ a single bank portable charger......how does that work for charging the 2 batteries wired together to make them a 24 volt system? Do I have to disconnect them prior to charging? If possible...attatch a picture to how you have your system wired. THANKS!