Thread: Darned hot trolling motor connector

Originally Posted by Barnacle Bill

You should have a 50 amp fuse installed. Recheck that wiring. Its not normal for a factory to install 6 gauge wire. But they could have.

Any suggestions as to how to check the size ? 6 was an assumption on my part. It's a beefy red wire. I see nothing printed on it.
Thanks

Originally Posted by speckfinder

Put a breaker in ASAP. Breakers need to be sized to the wire.

Not saying this will solve your specific problem, but it is dangerous not to have a breaker.

I'll definitely have a 50 amp breaker next time
Thanks

Guys
Thanks for your help.
Could the unified ground wire have anything to do with it?
Boat has starting , and 2 deep cycle batts. All grounds tied together .

Thanks again


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Originally Posted by brettw

Any suggestions as to how to check the size ? 6 was an assumption on my part. It's a beefy red wire. I see nothing printed on it.
Thanks

Dug around and found wire size,
It's 8

Its probably in the plug. Hard wire with a switchable breaker at the battery.

Originally Posted by wilbur

Its probably in the plug. Hard wire with a switchable breaker at the battery.

Interesting idea
I can use the breaker like a switch for recharging
That wire is always in the way anyway

Originally Posted by "G"

Possibles
Loose conection
dirty connection
wire too small
fishing line wound up behind prop

and Yes....you need to have a circuit breaker or a fuse size will be determined by what TM you have.

I would add my comments along as "G" posted.
Remove the prop to check for possible line or plant residue behind the prop.
Sounds like the prop shaft is bound an requiring extra current to operate.

10gauge should do it, but I believe your plug in is to light. 2cts