Wiring question.

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Originally Posted by NoMore32

Bought a Tracker new back in 17 with a 12v MK Edge. Looking to upgrade to a 24v Terrova. Will the 8 gauge wire it has now handle the upgrade? Any help would be appreciated.

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The wire that came in my boat was pitifully small for running a trolling motor.

I have 8 AWG on a Terrova 80 for just a short run (my batteries are up front) and they are warm sometimes after running wide open. I'd want at least 6 AWG if you were running to the back of the boat. You could try it but these modern TMs are very sensitive to voltage drop and it can be a fire hazard if there is not adequate circuit protection.

Consider moving the batteries up front, all that extra weight is often better up there and wiring becomes much simpler.

I have a Bt pt175 and use the oem 8 gauge wire to my 24v MG XI5 with no issues, include a small 3 bank charger to the install, I was able to mount one on my transom next to the 3 batteries.

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Here's a new wrinkle for you. The wiring I checked at the trolling motor plug and going back into the hull was 8 gauge. Went to replace the battery and found 6 gauge wire off the battery before and after the in line fuse headed up front.


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