BaitCaster
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I need to by some wire to run from my trolling motor to my battery. What gauge wire do I need 0 6? Also, is there a cheap place to get it?
russ010 said:I would go with atleast 10 - thicker if you are going more than 5' and have a 40lb+ motor.
The thicker the ga wire, the more current you will run resulting in longer battery life and a cooler head on your trolling motor.
guffey said:I had to do the same thing (run 13 ft. the length of the boat) and I went with the 6 gauge bonded pair from Cabelas here
This is very thick wire! It isn't really bonded, but incased in a rubbery PVC housing and considering the thickness, it's surprisingly easy to manipulate. It's nice wire and I am happy with it....but it's definitely not the cheapest.
russ010 said:I agree, if you are spanning the length of your boat, go with the biggest you can afford!
I am running my wire 6' for a 71# trolling motor, and I'm using 4ga wire.
This is where I get my wire from - I order it at the actual length I need it, then get them to add the ends on for an additional $1...
https://shop.genuinedealz.com/Marine Grade Wire/ - they have a pretty quick turn around too
BaitCaster said:russ010 said:I agree, if you are spanning the length of your boat, go with the biggest you can afford!
I am running my wire 6' for a 71# trolling motor, and I'm using 4ga wire.
This is where I get my wire from - I order it at the actual length I need it, then get them to add the ends on for an additional $1...
https://shop.genuinedealz.com/Marine Grade Wire/ - they have a pretty quick turn around too
Those are good prices.
BaitCaster said:Checked out Great Lakes Skipper last night and they seem to have the best prices on wire.
russ010 said:BaitCaster said:Checked out Great Lakes Skipper last night and they seem to have the best prices on wire.
they are a good company too - that's where I got my Gator Tour Mount for my 71# trolling motor
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