Help? Trolling Motor Fuse Size?

[wallyevs012]

I have a Minnkota Riptide 40lb thrust motor that is transom mount but I have it on my bow. this is a 12 volt motor and today for some unknown reason the in-line fuse blew. I don't know what size to buy...the one in there said 40!!!! Can this be right. The only other device on the battery is a fishfinder Garmin 160. Any help here appreciated as I lost the manual that came with the motor. Many thanks, Wally

 

[DJ]

Re: Help? Trolling Motor Fuse Size?

Wally,<br /><br />For some reason you had an unexpected demand for power. Motor hit something, weeds, etc.<br /><br />40 amp sounds right. Replace the fuse with a circuit breaker.

 

[wallyevs012]

Re: Help? Trolling Motor Fuse Size?

djohns19, thanks for your fast reply....Is a circuit breaker for a boat available in hardware stores or do I need to see a marine dealer???? I know very little about electrical work. Thank you again for the reply. Wally

 

[DJ]

Re: Help? Trolling Motor Fuse Size?

Wally,<br /><br />Any boat dealer that handles trolling motors will have circuit breakers. Just replace the in line fuse with the c-breaker. they are usually in line on the positive cable.

 

[Dman]

Re: Help? Trolling Motor Fuse Size?

I have a 30 on mine and have only blown it when I caught the anchor rope on the prop and stopped it suddenly. <br />D

 

[wallyevs012]

Re: Help? Trolling Motor Fuse Size?

Thanks to all of you for the help with this problem.........Wally