Quote Originally Posted by Ranger R61 View Post
I am thinking that most boats now have 6 guage wire running to the TM. 8 guage might not handle the amperage the TM will require. If the 8 guage gets warm or hot during use you will porbably need to increase the size of the wire.
Minn Kota requires 6 gauge wire or it will void the warranty. I am not sure how they will know what size wire you use, but I did change mine over to 6 gauge...Just to be on the safe side.