RivRunR
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I'm thinking that moving my 2 batteries up front would help with weight distribution, since 2 batteries + 6 gal tank + outboard + my big butt = a stern low to the water.
Here's how I'm wired up now:
Cranking Battery (31): Suzuki 60hp 4-stroke direct to battery, plus a lead to a fuse panel for bilge, livewell, lights, fishfinder.
Trolling Battery (27): MK Edge 40 bow mount, run thru an MK 60A circuit breaker.
Both batteries are connected to a 2-bank on-board charger, also in the back.
So, I want to move the 2 batteries and the on-board charger up front, but have a couple of questions:
1. Do I need to add a circuit breaker to the cranking battery in the bow since it will be a longer run (15') to the outboard / fuse panel in the back? If so, what amp?
2. When I move the TM battery up front, I will just run new wiring between the TM plug and the TM battery. IF the old TM wires that already run to the back are the same gauge as the leads on the outboard, can I use those as the "new" wiring between cranking battery up front and the outboard + fuse panel in the rear, or does the increased length make that unsafe? This would keep me from having to run new wire and conduit, since it already runs to the back.
Thanks in advance!
Here's how I'm wired up now:
Cranking Battery (31): Suzuki 60hp 4-stroke direct to battery, plus a lead to a fuse panel for bilge, livewell, lights, fishfinder.
Trolling Battery (27): MK Edge 40 bow mount, run thru an MK 60A circuit breaker.
Both batteries are connected to a 2-bank on-board charger, also in the back.
So, I want to move the 2 batteries and the on-board charger up front, but have a couple of questions:
1. Do I need to add a circuit breaker to the cranking battery in the bow since it will be a longer run (15') to the outboard / fuse panel in the back? If so, what amp?
2. When I move the TM battery up front, I will just run new wiring between the TM plug and the TM battery. IF the old TM wires that already run to the back are the same gauge as the leads on the outboard, can I use those as the "new" wiring between cranking battery up front and the outboard + fuse panel in the rear, or does the increased length make that unsafe? This would keep me from having to run new wire and conduit, since it already runs to the back.
Thanks in advance!