First electric troller

[N2outboards]

This being my first (30 lb thrust) electric troller.

1: Is this the ideal location?

2: Is 30lb thrust enough for my 12 aluminum?

3: Should i fuse off of a 12 volt positive term.batt.?

4: anyway i could run a charge line from my outboard?

5: Where would a good recommedation location for the battery?

 

[John_S]

Re: First electric troller

This being my first (30 lb thrust) electric troller.

1: Is this the ideal location?

That is the normal transom mount location. You might want to move it a few more inches to port side, to reduce the likellyhood of the trolling motor prop contacting your outboard, if you forget to tilt it out of the way.

2: Is 30lb thrust enough for my 12 aluminum?

Should be fine. You have the outboard for continuous trolling and to get you to your fishing spots.

3: Should i fuse off of a 12 volt positive term.batt.?

Alligator clamps are typically not fused or circuit breaker installed. If you change to a ring terminal or make longer wiring, use a manualy reset breaker.

4: anyway i could run a charge line from my outboard?

The Sportwin does not have an alternator, but there might be a stator wire, but it is unregulated. For the little charging it would provide, I wouldn't bother.

5: Where would a good recommedation location for the battery?

I'd keep it close to the transom. If you need ballast up in the bow for the day you fish alone, consider moving the outboard fuel tank forward, and increasing the length of the fuel line.

See above.

 

[N2outboards]

Re: First electric troller

Thanks for your prompt expert help.

 

[TerryMSU]

Re: First electric troller

I would tend to be a little more conservative than John. I would use an auto-reset circuit breaker in the plus line. Removing an aligator clip when the wire is on fire can be a little dicey. Also, I would go with the ring terminals and forget about the aligator clips.

TerryMSU

 

[John_S]

Re: First electric troller

I would tend to be a little more conservative than John. I would use an auto-reset circuit breaker in the plus line. Removing an aligator clip when the wire is on fire can be a little dicey. Also, I would go with the ring terminals and forget about the aligator clips.
TerryMSU

I really don't know why the mfgs don't recommend fusing or CB on aligator clip motors. Maybe its because they can't carry much more current without arching and they can be easily kicked off. Don't know, just guessing.

Trying to remove a hex or wing-nut while the circuit breaker keeps reseting is much more "fun" then getting the aligator clips off. I'll never use an auto-reset again. Even if the reset time was minutes, instead of mere seconds, I want control of the reset.

 

[N2outboards]

Re: First electric troller

It would seem for the most part that MinnKota/Motorguide would incoporate an intgeral self setting circuit breaker where upon snarling upon weedbeds or subdoing /slowing the prop would protect the whole integrity of the unit.

 

[Silvertip]

Re: First electric troller

Stern mount motors typically have the battery within a couple feet of the motor. Therefore a fire is going to be between the battery and the motor. The smell of hot/melting wires will get your attention and a simple tug on the wire will disconnect it. Therefore a breaker or fuse is not a big deal if you do or do not use one. On the other hand, if the battery is moved up front, that now calls for a breaker or fuse especially if wires are run through or under parts of the boat as is the case with a bow mount..

 

[N2outboards]

Re: First electric troller

A .50 cent built- in circuit breaker incorperated within whatever manufactured type of elecrtic trolling motor out there would safeguard the consumer and avoid warranty issues.

 

[N2outboards]

Re: First electric troller

..Hmm, i've resounded,,it aint worth having a stroke over..Goodnight.