Circuit Breaker size for 71lb thrust 2v TM

[cigar_stub]

I have a motor guide 71lb thrust 24 volt trolling motor. It stopped working last week and I discovered their was a circuit breaker of some type on the + side of the battery in series with the wire going to the trolling motor. It was verey rusted and I could not get any information from it.

Anyone know what size circuit breaker I should have gotten as a replacement? I purchased a Type I rated at 40 amps. Is that large enough?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: Circuit Breaker size for 71lb thrust 2v TM

A 70 lb Minnkota calls for a 50 amp so I imagine that 71 lb would need the same.

 

[DJ]

Re: Circuit Breaker size for 71lb thrust 2v TM

I would prefer the smaller-40 amp. You should never exceed that kind of amperage unless:

1. You completely stop the propeller on an obstacle.

2. You have issues with your wiring.

The breaker is there to stop more serious issues, such as fire.

 

[JB]

Re: Circuit Breaker size for 71lb thrust 2v TM

What DJ said. ^

 

[cigar_stub]

Re: Circuit Breaker size for 71lb thrust 2v TM

Thanks for the input. I purchased a 40 so I'll give that try.