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how fast should my 45 lb trolling motor push me
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<blockquote data-quote="Butthead" data-source="post: 181487" data-attributes="member: 637"><p>Wire choice is based upon the amperage you would draw and the length of the wire being used. 8 gauge wire will work great on a 45lb motor with the length you will need. Decent crimp ring terminals should be adequate to connect to the batteries too. You'll have to decide how you want to connect the wire to your trolling motor though. Anderson quick disconnects are relatively cheap and easy. I made an insulated mounting bracket out of a thick plastic cutting board. I mounted it to the rear bench and then Drilled two holes for the stainless steel bolts to act as posts. I used crimp ring terminals on the power wires and the trolling motor wires, one nut to secure each bolt to the board, then a wing nut to tighten down the crimp rings. If you do something like this just make sure the bolts and wire connectors stay far enough away from each other and from the metal of the boat so you don't short anything out. </p><p></p><p>On my boat I have the hull chines that I can run wire through. It's fine on the floor just as long as you're not going to trip on it. Also, power wire for installing car audio gear tends to be pretty good for this kind of use.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Butthead, post: 181487, member: 637"] Wire choice is based upon the amperage you would draw and the length of the wire being used. 8 gauge wire will work great on a 45lb motor with the length you will need. Decent crimp ring terminals should be adequate to connect to the batteries too. You'll have to decide how you want to connect the wire to your trolling motor though. Anderson quick disconnects are relatively cheap and easy. I made an insulated mounting bracket out of a thick plastic cutting board. I mounted it to the rear bench and then Drilled two holes for the stainless steel bolts to act as posts. I used crimp ring terminals on the power wires and the trolling motor wires, one nut to secure each bolt to the board, then a wing nut to tighten down the crimp rings. If you do something like this just make sure the bolts and wire connectors stay far enough away from each other and from the metal of the boat so you don't short anything out. On my boat I have the hull chines that I can run wire through. It's fine on the floor just as long as you're not going to trip on it. Also, power wire for installing car audio gear tends to be pretty good for this kind of use. [/QUOTE]
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