Trolling motor disconnect

[wilbur]

I need some opinions on plug or disconnect to cut the power to the TM. Its a PDV2 55 12 volt. If you dont disconnect power the remote to the I Pilot stays on all the time. I need something small that can be used by the battery to disconnect power. I already have an automatic 50 amp breaker, I was trying to keep from taking off of the bat. terminal each time. What I would like to find is a molded 2 wire connector similar to the old Ford type,only with 8ga. wire. I also dont have a plug at the front to disconnect, its wired directly to the bat.

Thanks for your suggestions, Wilbur

[gabowman]

When I had my tm hard wired to the battery I pulled the in-line 50 amp fuse. I highly recommend you disconnect after each time you use the boat but your remote will cut off if it is not stored close to the boat. There is also a button on the remote to cut it off with by holding down until it cuts off.

[Cane Pole]

Perko switch works great for this application. You could mount it near the tm if you want and wire it in series with the power lead. I like them. Simple is good.

Perko 9601DP Battery Switch w/o Key Lock

[wilbur]

Gabo ,did you ever have to replace fuse,cause it blew? and where is this button? I didnt know it had one.

[wilbur]

CP I was lookin for sometin smaller that I could mount on Bat, or the post

[Cane Pole]

CP I was lookin for sometin smaller that I could mount on Bat, or the post

There are battery post disconnect switches. You can google it up. I believe they are one turn disconnects used in RVs and such. Mounts on battery terminal and are cheap too.

[Cane Pole]

Moroso Performance 74103 Battery Cable Disconnect Switch - Car/Truck/S

[gabowman]

Wilber, on the old style I-pilot remotes it's the 3rd button down on the right side. The button has this on it... " I I " Just press and hold a few seconds and the remote shuts off. I do this every time I dont have my trolling motor deployed and have never had to change a remote battery....yet! To start the remote back up just hit a button, any button.

[wilbur]

Thanks CP that is exactly what I was lookin for. Your an electric Guru

[wilbur]

Thank you too Gabo, I never new that and yes I have the same remote.