Mo_Tick Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 i thnk i know the answer to this question but wish to get some opnions. i just got this little Jon boat, it has a Older Foot feed trolling motor. it seems the Wire from the Battery is from a Dryer cord (the Big), my question is this, whats the best size wire for that? also, being older, the prop on the Trolling motor could stand to be replaced. this i know nothing about.. with no markings on the motor what do i look for to get the right one. thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digdug Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 On the trolling motor, generally speaking bigger wire is better. As I recall most of the boat manufactures use 6 gauge wire for the trolling motor. For the trolling motor prop, can you identify the brand of the motor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low_Budget_Hooker Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 I'd have to see it but it's probably 4,6 or 8 gauge w/ my money on 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo_Tick Posted July 11, 2005 Author Share Posted July 11, 2005 is that 6 from the Battery? i think its an Old Motor Guide Foot controlled. real nice littel dude. Be nicer if i had it running. talked to a guy in Texas, seems i can get a Prop (3rd party) for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shutout31 Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 If you have a good boat dealer or bass pro/ Cabelas in your area I would take the old prop in to the store and match it up with a new one. As foe the wire, it would be best if it was the same gauge right from the battery to the motor. If you can, put the ring terminals directly on the wire running to the TM and attach directly to the battery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_junky Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 regarding the trolling motor prop, measure the diameter of the motor, this should put you in the ball park. Or take the simple approach and remove the prop and take it with you to the store. 6 gauge would be my bet also for wire size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddpuppy Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 Minn Kota tells how to determine wire size on there site. You may have to scroll through it to find it. http://www.minn-kota.com/Minn-Kota-faq/Minn_Kota_FAQ.htm I didn't see anything on the Motor Guide when I just checked, but I believe that they used too or had a simular question board too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishing4life Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 im runnin 10ga and its workin great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishing4life Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 im runnin 10ga and its workin great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewyr Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 im runnin 10ga and its workin great if u put larger wire you will get longer run times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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