We are thinkin of gettin a new 24v tm. We have 8 guage wires run to the front. Is that enough for the tm. I know manuf. say 6 but they cover their self. Does anybody run 24v with 8 ga. wire?
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We are thinkin of gettin a new 24v tm. We have 8 guage wires run to the front. Is that enough for the tm. I know manuf. say 6 but they cover their self. Does anybody run 24v with 8 ga. wire?
What size motor and how far is it from the TM to the batteries?Quote:
Originally Posted by DTG
80# maxxum , 19' boat so probably about 17-18'
With 8 gauge wire you will have less than 1 volt drop so that will work fine.
Thanks
Just remember, you lose power as heat when running smaller wire. Don't fuse the 8 ga any bigger than 40A for fire safety. It the motor won't run on a 40A breaker, you'll be better off going to the 6ga wire.
If we have a 18' deep v boat, do we need a 70lb or 80 lb thrust? We have a 55lb now but needs a little more and variable speed.
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Either one will work fine. I always go with the biggest I can. You don't have to use it at full speed but if you ever need it to get out of trouble, you have it.Quote:
Originally Posted by DTG
Whats the diffrence in a 70 and 80 on lowest setting?
The thrust only?
Since they have an infinite number of speeds you wouldn't be able to tell the difference a low speed.Quote:
Originally Posted by DTG
Thrust is a static measurement. Once you start moving, you loose thrust...
Thrust ratings is just a cheap way to to get around hp ratings so they can BS people.
Ain't much difference in hp between 70 and 80 lb thrust. 70 lb with a Kipawa blade will outperform a 80 lb with a factory blade.
FYI