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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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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How long is the run of wire?
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175 tracker so, 16 to 19 feet
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#8 gauge might be alright; I use #8 with my Tv24, but my batts are up front and the run is very short. I bet hardly any of us run the TM wide-open. Usually, I'm on 3-3.5 for trolling, and bump it up to 6 or 7 if I am using SI prowling for fish. Give it a try before you pull something bigger.
Make sure you get a 4gauge cross/jumper wire for battery to battery to get the 24v, I got mine from a battery supply store, my factory wire was 6 or 8 small anyway, the 80# terrova tripped the breaker every time if it went close to full power, thanks to Mr Cray and others here the problem is solved
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Thanks for the feed back. Hadn't thought about the heavy gauge for the cross jumper. I've got a starting point now.
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That's some good info right there. I plan on replacing my trolling motor after the 1st and I'll keep that in mind.Quote:
Originally Posted by Crappkid
This might help you decide.
https://www.minnkotamotors.com/sites...938.1519479470
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If this site isn't the best, I don't know what is. Everyone jumps in to help. Thanks for all the info, I know I can get it done now.
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8 gauge will work just fine. I use to use 10 and never had a problem
The wire that came in my boat was pitifully small for running a trolling motor.Quote:
Originally Posted by NoMore32
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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