Howdy, recently signed up but been lurking for some time. Great info here.
Just bought a 1982 16' Alumacraft Classic 16, 45 hp Merc. Going to upgrade from old 12 volt to used 24 volt Minn Kota w/ co-pilot. I am moving trolling motor batteries up in front and under front deck to transfer some weight better, and less cable to run. Will be keeping cranking battery in rear port side. I also want to update to blade fuse block or possible breaker system. I was thinking of using this instead of bus bar
https://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/product.do?part=164872&AMAZON
Will add new switches, only half of my switches work now and tube style fuse olders have a little corrosion. Still looking for a good panel. Maybe this..
https://www.amazon.com/Seasense-Led-Switch-Panel-Gang/dp/B004XADTY2/ref=pd_sim_sbs_sg_4
Will have bilge, livewell pump, nav lights, and possible 2 FF. Thinking just keeping Troller batteries dedicated for motor, I have to run new 6 guage, with 50 amp manual reset breaker off battery, and new plug for TM. Run new cable from console to rear battery-what size cable needed? I will be running all accessories on cranking battery, since motor will charge it, somewhat...
Need to order some cable anyway, genuinedealz.com I think. Also want to put a 3 bank charger on board. Probably mount close to TM batteries and run extended charging leads to rear cranking battery. Any recomendations on a charger?
Where do the charging solenoids get wired in, and are they needed ? Read a lot about them, confused yet.
I will be adding LED's later on, new carpet is ordered, and motor has a fresh tune-up. Cover is being patched. need to cut a new front floor and fit battery boxes in. Thanks in advance.
Just bought a 1982 16' Alumacraft Classic 16, 45 hp Merc. Going to upgrade from old 12 volt to used 24 volt Minn Kota w/ co-pilot. I am moving trolling motor batteries up in front and under front deck to transfer some weight better, and less cable to run. Will be keeping cranking battery in rear port side. I also want to update to blade fuse block or possible breaker system. I was thinking of using this instead of bus bar
https://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/product.do?part=164872&AMAZON
Will add new switches, only half of my switches work now and tube style fuse olders have a little corrosion. Still looking for a good panel. Maybe this..
https://www.amazon.com/Seasense-Led-Switch-Panel-Gang/dp/B004XADTY2/ref=pd_sim_sbs_sg_4
Will have bilge, livewell pump, nav lights, and possible 2 FF. Thinking just keeping Troller batteries dedicated for motor, I have to run new 6 guage, with 50 amp manual reset breaker off battery, and new plug for TM. Run new cable from console to rear battery-what size cable needed? I will be running all accessories on cranking battery, since motor will charge it, somewhat...
Need to order some cable anyway, genuinedealz.com I think. Also want to put a 3 bank charger on board. Probably mount close to TM batteries and run extended charging leads to rear cranking battery. Any recomendations on a charger?
Where do the charging solenoids get wired in, and are they needed ? Read a lot about them, confused yet.
I will be adding LED's later on, new carpet is ordered, and motor has a fresh tune-up. Cover is being patched. need to cut a new front floor and fit battery boxes in. Thanks in advance.