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12 footer, shallow v-hull, TM, connections...feeling STUPID
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<blockquote data-quote="plt3145" data-source="post: 292566" data-attributes="member: 7147"><p>Read alot of posts on connections and set-ups! Talked with Minn Kota rep, read on-line info about AWG wire and circiut breakers and total distance of cable...still unsure!</p><p></p><p>Okay, that is out of my system, phew! No need working on my lil' floater if I can't get it to move, right? So here is what I got: 12 foot v-hull, 1980 Blue Fin, NEW 45# trollin motor, battery to be located close to bow-TM at transome, Minn Kota Power Center w/ 60 amp breaker, Minn Kota plug and receptacle rated up 8 AWG and can't decide on what size cable to use.</p><p></p><p>Minn Kota rep said I could use with no damage to TM 60 amp breaker, hence their battery box is under my Christmas tree. Is this correct? 45# TM pulls 42 amps...so says the rep. Is using a 50 amp breaker better or will I be okay? The thought was having breaker already installed on box is extremely convient for a no tools guy.</p><p></p><p>Next, I was thinking 8 AWG cable would be sufficient for a total 20 to 23 feet run (10 -11 feet x's 2) or would anybody suggest going to 6 AWG mininum electrical loss? Hence, the plug and receptacle rated up to 8 AWG.</p><p></p><p>I can return power center and plug w/receptacle and redo if I have to, don't want to, but if I have to. Last thing I want to worry bout is shorting or having fire in the middle of liquid ice. Just trying to keep it simple for I am stupid!</p><p></p><p>Talk to me guys...and gals!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="plt3145, post: 292566, member: 7147"] Read alot of posts on connections and set-ups! Talked with Minn Kota rep, read on-line info about AWG wire and circiut breakers and total distance of cable...still unsure! Okay, that is out of my system, phew! No need working on my lil' floater if I can't get it to move, right? So here is what I got: 12 foot v-hull, 1980 Blue Fin, NEW 45# trollin motor, battery to be located close to bow-TM at transome, Minn Kota Power Center w/ 60 amp breaker, Minn Kota plug and receptacle rated up 8 AWG and can't decide on what size cable to use. Minn Kota rep said I could use with no damage to TM 60 amp breaker, hence their battery box is under my Christmas tree. Is this correct? 45# TM pulls 42 amps...so says the rep. Is using a 50 amp breaker better or will I be okay? The thought was having breaker already installed on box is extremely convient for a no tools guy. Next, I was thinking 8 AWG cable would be sufficient for a total 20 to 23 feet run (10 -11 feet x's 2) or would anybody suggest going to 6 AWG mininum electrical loss? Hence, the plug and receptacle rated up to 8 AWG. I can return power center and plug w/receptacle and redo if I have to, don't want to, but if I have to. Last thing I want to worry bout is shorting or having fire in the middle of liquid ice. Just trying to keep it simple for I am stupid! Talk to me guys...and gals! [/QUOTE]
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