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[worminken]

I took my 12' jon out and used my 45# Motor Guide. I normally use a 28# on my boat and the 45# on rentals. Anyhow, after four hours of fishing, the top of the motor and the battery terminals were sizziling. Any ideas what type of problem I may have.

Thanks in advance,
Ken

 

[longjohn119]

Bad connection, too small wire size or more likely both ... The difference in max amps between my motorguide #43 (50 amps) and my old #30 Minnkota (30 Amps) is 20 amps which is a couple of wire sizes if you are going any length

 

[worminken]

Thanks for the reply. The wiring is less than 4' and came on the motor. The the wires were connected to the battery nuts using wing nuts. I have used this motor and battery in the past (on larger boats) with no problems.

 

[malaki]

I had a bad battery cause evrything to get hot. bout burned my hand pulling the bow light out.

 

[robr3004]

I had a bad battery cause evrything to get hot. bout burned my hand pulling the bow light out.

Just out of curiosity...did you find out what was BAD with the battery?

 

[malaki]

i noticed it was bubbling out the top when i charged it so i just got a new one. the guy i bought the boat from had it 5 years and it was used when he got it.