Darned hot trolling motor connector

**CatFan** · 04-21-2016, 06:22 AM

Sorry I didn't see this earlier, but you don't need 4 gauge wire. Motorguide recommends 6AWG for your motor and the 4 will be very difficult to attach to a connector. Your 50A breaker on 8AWG wire is perfectly fine as far as safety, but the 8 may be too small for your motor.

Heat comes from a bad connection. If the connector is hot and the wire isn't hot a foot away on either side, the problem is the connector. I recommend this one Amazon.com: Battery Tender 027-0004-BK Black Power Connect Trolling Motor D/C Connector: Automotive

**brettw** · 04-21-2016, 07:00 AM

I appreciate all the kind assistance.
Trying to switch order to 6 awg. I'll replace wire as its old and not tinned. 15 yr old
Going to try direct connection also

Hate to even ask this but are large wire nuts , taped closed , ok for connecting 6 awg to TM?

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**"G"** · 04-21-2016, 07:49 AM

I agree number 4 is over kill. I would order new plug connectors though instead of wiring direct. I always unplug my TM especially when charging the batterys.

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**kosmo** · 04-21-2016, 08:10 AM

Originally Posted by brettw

I appreciate all the kind assistance.
Trying to switch order to 6 awg. I'll replace wire as its old and not tinned. 15 yr old
Going to try direct connection also

Hate to even ask this but are large wire nuts , taped closed , ok for connecting 6 awg to TM?

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I'd say, before spending any money. I would just shorten the length of the power wires coming from the trolling motor, on the receptacle end.then give that a try. Probably, will take care of the over heating issue.

( unplug trolling motor before charging is a good ideal also)

**CatFan** · 04-21-2016, 09:23 AM

Originally Posted by brettw

I appreciate all the kind assistance.
Trying to switch order to 6 awg. I'll replace wire as its old and not tinned. 15 yr old
Going to try direct connection also

Hate to even ask this but are large wire nuts , taped closed , ok for connecting 6 awg to TM?

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Not wire nuts. If you direct wire, use bus bars to make the connections at the bow.

**fishervet** · 04-21-2016, 09:58 AM

Originally Posted by "G"

I agree number 4 is over kill. I would order new plug connectors though instead of wiring direct. I always unplug my TM especially when charging the batterys.

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any specific reason why? I don't because I'm lazzzzzzze!

**brettw** · 04-21-2016, 12:03 PM

On the xi5 TM , it may mess something up so I've read, GPS?

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**"G"** · 04-21-2016, 12:42 PM

Tal.....on a MK Terrova you can ruin the circuit board

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**fishervet** · 04-21-2016, 01:21 PM

Originally Posted by "G"

Tal.....on a MK Terrova you can ruin the circuit board

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Ok... Well i'm safe then. No circuit brds here.

**catchNgrease** · 04-22-2016, 09:58 PM

NO to the wire nuts.

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