Dylan Peiffer

I guess I forgot a few details. The new trolling motor is 24v. The old trolling motor was 24v too. To make matters worse, The old owner had the wiring harness hooked up to an aftermarket breaker he installed. When I had the boat upholstery redone earlier this yr, the marina took the breaker out.

Im going to apologize ahead of time. Im not electrically savvy and I dont mess w/wires. I have a new MK Maxxum trolling motor I am trying to hook it up and I have a wiring problem. the wire harness that run from the front of my boat to the battery has 4 wires (a red, orange, black w/blue stripe, and a black wire). My new TM has the traditional 2 wires (red and black). I know the black is ground, but what are the other 3 wires? Why 4 wires? Can I buy a male and female adapter and just hook up the red/black wires? What do I do with the remaining 2 wires if I dont use them? Thanks for the help!!!!!

Thanks for your help!

Im looking to get a new trolling motor and I was hoping for some input. I fish for fun and tourneys and Im on the water 3-5 days a week. I need a great trolling motor that is going to last a long time. Should I get a more conventional T.M. like a Motor Guide Tour edition, or should I get the "new school" wireless trolling motor. I see that Minn Kota and Motor Guide both offer these "unconventional/new school" trolling motors. Has anyone used both the old style and the new style trolling motors? What do you suggest I get? I dont recall seeing any of the "pro's" on T.V. using the new style trolling motors.