Thread: Trolling Motor

Originally Posted by cache22

You should not need to go to heavier wire or CB. A 24 volt system will draw only 1/2 the amperage as the same 12 volt system and wire size is based on ampacity.

Yes , but I went from a PV2 to a Terrova 80# it calls for 60amp CB, and larger wire for it , we do it for code I think it draws 56amps or so under full power and the CB that came on my PV2 was 40amp, just trying to be safe,also check what size wire is from your TM batteries already install to see if it will handle the full load,of the TM you buy.be it 12v or 24v

yeah major i wish i would have went bigger ,for the 12v 55 pd i carry 2 batteries with quick disconnects so i can change quickly and usually run my big motor when going into the wind so i just installed a trolling plate too

Originally Posted by majflyboy

Pulling cranks is where the 80lb Terrove/i-pilot really shines, especially if you want to pull over the same track more than once.

Originally Posted by majflyboy

Pulling cranks is where the 80lb Terrove/i-pilot really shines, especially if you want to pull over the same track more than once.

Yep, I do like the track feature, the cruise control, the two autopilots of the I-pilot and the remote. And I agree, that 80# thrust is nice horizontal fishing be it cranks or jigs. I don't have to worry about the wind slowing me down below my optimal speed.
Even spot lock works when casting. I just aint found a way to make it work vertical.
Do I have buyer's remorse?.... Heck no. Do I wish I could go in there and adjust the gains?...Heck yeah.

Originally Posted by blueball

yeah major i wish i would have went bigger ,for the 12v 55 pd i carry 2 batteries with quick disconnects so i can change quickly and usually run my big motor when going into the wind so i just installed a trolling plate too

Why dont you just use both BAtt together in parallel You will get double run time with no switching

tried that and had problems with one pulling the other one down ,so i installed quick disconects and ive been good since,

Originally Posted by blueball

tried that and had problems with one pulling the other one down ,so i installed quick disconects and ive been good since,

Were both bats the same Maybe one was going bad? The reason I ask is Ive only been running 1 But plan on 2 this year in parallel. Maybe this isnt a good idea.

one battery was 8 months newer same battery brand size and everything ,one time out and i would be fine ,then the next time wouldnt last long.when i installed the disconnects it started working great ,anyone who plans on pulling cranks i also recommend 15 amp onboard charger ,that way u are always ready for tommorrow