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  1. 07-29-2009, 09:22 PM #1
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    Question Wire Guage


    I've gotten a 16' Duracraft, I've got to run wire for the trolling motor.
    What wire should I use for 12v or 24v?
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    Run #6. That will cover anything you want to put up there.
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    Quote Originally Posted by IBNFSHN View Post
    Run #6. That will cover anything you want to put up there.
    Where do I get #6?
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    A boat dealer or alternator/starter/electric motor shop is a good place to start. I'd call John Jones at jonestrollingmotor.com at 870 773 3474
    He's a MG and MK Authorized Service Center, and he also does custom cables. Even if he can't make the cable, he'll tell you exactly what you need.


    The best wire would be a stranded marine grade wire with a hydraulically crimped fitting on the battery end. Marine grade wire is tinned to resist corrosion. Welding cable tends to wick water and corrode early.


    As IBNFSHN said, #6 will cover pretty well anything you'd want to put on the boat. If you go with a small 24V motor, you can probably get by with #8 wire. Don't forget to add a breaker appropriate for your motor.
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