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What Cable Gauge Should I use?
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<blockquote data-quote="LarryA" data-source="post: 74051" data-attributes="member: 737"><p>I plan on putting my battery for my 14' V hull up at the bow (in front of the forward seat). I have no idea what cable gauge to use to make a run to the stern as the main power feeds. I'll be running a 45# trust TM, Sonar, Running Lights, and Aux. Outlet, and possibly some deck lights. There is a possibility that I could end up with two batteries but for now I figure on one large one. To date, I've had no problems with power consumption. My concern is running too small a set of cables and overheating them and power loss with a run of about 15 feet. I'll be branching the power at the stern to the TM / Breaker, and to a switch panel for the balance of needs. For the trolling motor I figured that 6 gauge should be adequate but what about with everything? </p><p>Thanks,</p><p>Larry</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LarryA, post: 74051, member: 737"] I plan on putting my battery for my 14' V hull up at the bow (in front of the forward seat). I have no idea what cable gauge to use to make a run to the stern as the main power feeds. I'll be running a 45# trust TM, Sonar, Running Lights, and Aux. Outlet, and possibly some deck lights. There is a possibility that I could end up with two batteries but for now I figure on one large one. To date, I've had no problems with power consumption. My concern is running too small a set of cables and overheating them and power loss with a run of about 15 feet. I'll be branching the power at the stern to the TM / Breaker, and to a switch panel for the balance of needs. For the trolling motor I figured that 6 gauge should be adequate but what about with everything? Thanks, Larry [/QUOTE]
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