wiring issue (perko switch)

[dwaw]

ok, i have a 24v bow mount tm and a 24v transom tm. my perko switch has an off, a # 1 pos, an all pos, and a # 2 pos. i want to be able to run # 1 pos to the front; # 2 pos to the back ( easy so far) and with the "all" pos i want to route the front (#1 pos) back to the back ( #2 pos). hopefully that's clear. appreciate any help.

[Cane Pole]

ok, i have a 24v bow mount tm and a 24v transom tm. my perko switch has an off, a # 1 pos, an all pos, and a # 2 pos. i want to be able to run # 1 pos to the front; # 2 pos to the back ( easy so far) and with the "all" pos i want to route the front (#1 pos) back to the back ( #2 pos). hopefully that's clear. appreciate any help.

Give us the wiring of the perko switch then we will let you know something. No wiring info, then give us the perko part number.

[Barnacle Bill]

You can't have your cake and it it too. Why are you wanting to do this? I assume you have 1 set of batteries. Wiring it like you said, in the "all" position you will have 24V going to both motors. Just unplug the one you are not using.

[dwaw]

actually i have 2 sets of batteries and if the tansom batteries run out i want to switch the bow batteries to the transom motor with the perko if possible.

[dwaw]

canepole there's an "iso 8846 marine" molded into the back of the switch. a "cat, no, 8501" on the front plate. and a "marine ul listed power switch 717B" on the front as well.

[dwaw]

make that a 716 B

[Cane Pole]

Do you ever use both trolling motors at one time? Makes a difference how to wire. That switch want work the way you want to power the tm. I will draw up a "how to" circuit. Let me know. It will take 2 switches more than likely. It is easy to do.

[dwaw]

no i won't use them at the same time.

[Cane Pole]

Requires 2 switches. I would use the Blue Sea 11001 or a switch that doesn't have all function as it ties position 1 and 2 together.

This switch arrangement allows either battery set to be switched to either trolling motor. Handy tool.

Blue Sea 11001 E-Series Battery Switch w/ Alternator Field Disco

[Cane Pole]

You could use the Perko switch to select the TM, but I would get the Blue Sea to select the batteries. This would keep you from tying your battery sets together.