Has anyone wired a minn kota deckhand to a foot pedal button

I picked up an anchor drop button from here. https://www.goodboatgear.com/detail/7159/%20Windlass%20Control%20Switches

hoes anyone know how to wire this to my minn kota deckhand wiring?

Do you have any schematic for the switch? Is it a Single Pole or Double Pole?

Based on what I can see, that switch is only rated for 5A, which is likely undersized for the deckhand application, as the deckhand requires a 10ga wire. I'm guessing that it will pull somewhere near 20A.

You will likely need to wire in a relay to be able to handle that current draw.

If it is a single pole double throw (SPDT) switch(Up& Down), you will need to buy two SPDT relays to use it.

Can you provide a little more detail about the switch (which model, what ratings, and type (DPDT, SPDT etc) and where you plan on wiring it? Are you only using the anchor down switch and the original button for the up?

Let me know and I may be able to help a bit more.

hookedontronics said:

I picked up an anchor drop button from here. https://www.goodboatgear.com/detail/7159/%20Windlass%20Control%20Switches

hoes anyone know how to wire this to my minn kota deckhand wiring?

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PM your email, i have a diagram from mine. there all the same besides the 40 wich has a switch on the cover and a corded remote switch but it shouldnt make a difference....

my mistake....i did have one but cant find the folder,sorry....i called minnkota and within 5 mins the lady had my manual and diagram emailed to me. AWESOME customer service, humminbirds is awesome too!!!

Someone posted the schematic for one of those last week I think. It showed a DPDT switch on the schematic as well as an interrupt switch on the up circuit. The link for the switch you posted even states that it must be used in conjunction with a solenoid.

Can you post a picture of the back of the switch? Need to know what kind it is before we can help out with the wiring.

it should come in tomorrow, i'll post a picture when i get it

Anchor button

Ok, So you've got a simple SPST (single pole, single throw) switch. This will give you the option to either lower or raise, not both.

I've made a diagram that allows you to lower the anchor when you step on the switch. This will allow you to use the original switch to raise (or lower) the anchor. You will need two relays:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000PHLQJW/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00

The reason you need two relays, is that you need to connect and disconnect the ground separately. If not, either the motor wouldn't work, or when you operate the stock switch, you would generate a short circuit.

Anywho, take a look at this and let me know if you have any questions:



Good luck!

thank you soo much!