fishjunky
Well-known member
The boat I bought (14' v hull) came with a 40 lb thrust minn kota. No breaker or fuse is installed as far as I can tell. This the original series powerdrive motor that has a foot pedal on a long cord. The battery was located at the back of the boat.
I just purchased a used motorguide with 55 lb thrust because it has remote steering that you can use a fob remote with.
I also just ordered a minn kota power center battery box which has a 60 amp breaker built in.
Now after ordering, I read in the motorguide manual they recommend a 50 amp breaker.
Would a 60 amp breaker be OK for the motorguide? I would prefer to put the battery under the bow, but it will probably stay at the stern due to how the boat balances on the trailer/keeping my tongue weight appropriate.
Not sure if I made a mistake on getting this motorguide but I can resell it if I need to for what I put into it. It seems to be louder when turning than the minn kota. Can that be serviced to be made a bit more quiet?
I just purchased a used motorguide with 55 lb thrust because it has remote steering that you can use a fob remote with.
I also just ordered a minn kota power center battery box which has a 60 amp breaker built in.
Now after ordering, I read in the motorguide manual they recommend a 50 amp breaker.
Would a 60 amp breaker be OK for the motorguide? I would prefer to put the battery under the bow, but it will probably stay at the stern due to how the boat balances on the trailer/keeping my tongue weight appropriate.
Not sure if I made a mistake on getting this motorguide but I can resell it if I need to for what I put into it. It seems to be louder when turning than the minn kota. Can that be serviced to be made a bit more quiet?