On off switch for trolling motor/battery

[CodyPomeroy]

I am looking for a switch for my trolling motor that would prevent it from running while stowed for trailering? I have looked through the search function and didn't what I wanted. I would like it to be inline to battery with terminals, so that I can just use jumpers. No soldering if possible... Thanks.

 

[Bob Landry]

The only switch that will handle the currnt draw of a TM is going to be an on/off switch by blue Sea or Perko. You can attach wires to them using crimp-on terminals. It would be just as simple to install a plug and unplug the TM when in storage.

 

[parkerdog]

maybe something like this, but I'm no electrician.

https://www.delcity.net/store/Battery-Switch/p_794068.a_1

 

[richg99]

Not positive that this BIG FOOT SWITCH will do the job...but...I've used this same switch to start & stop a number of previous trolling motors. I use it as a momentary switch to interrupt the speed of the motor. Wired into the main line...it might do what you want.

regards, Rich

https://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&ion=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.r_qf.,cf.osb&biw=1284&bih=683&q=big+switch+trolling+motor&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=13632372491122971225&sa=X&ei=ZCGKT-jjMefi2QXTzJDgCQ&ved=0CI4BEPMCMAI

 

[Bugpac]

Instead of a switch, put a plug on the motor, and unplug it, makes it easy to remove that way as well.

 

[user 7806]

+1 on the plug

 

[muskiemike12]

Install a plug!

 

[CodyPomeroy]

Thank you everyone for the suggestions! I think I will go with the plug.

 

[moloch16]

The Big Foot switch will do it, plus you get some foot-controlled goodness.

 

[xbacksideslider]

The drag racers are required to have a total system on/off switch that is mounted/accessible on the outside of their car. Harbor Freight sells 'em.

 

[muskiemike12]

Dude it's a trolling motor, not a Funny car. LOL :LOL2: