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  1. 03-24-2008, 09:03 PM #1
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    What size fuse should be used for 12 volt trolling motor?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Len View Post
    What size fuse should be used for 12 volt trolling motor?
    Kinda iffy answer is 1 amp per lb thrust. That is iffie.

    If it is a Humminbird model, everything they make uses 3 amp fuses.
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    A 55lb Minnkota draws 42 amp at max speed so you would use a 50 amp. Not sure about the smaller ones but if you use Tom's guide and round it up you should be good to go.
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    Don't use a bigger fuse than your wire can handle. For a 50A fuse, you want 6 gauge wire.
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  5. 03-28-2008, 03:40 PM #5
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    Catfan, important point there.
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    canepole, humminbird does that to make sure it fries your unit before it blows. See smoke and run, that's their stand.
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  7. 03-28-2008, 06:58 PM #7
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    Minn Kota and Motor Guide both call for 50 amp in line breakers I recommend and automatic reset my self but a manual will work also!
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