how do i hook my batteries up to run a 12/24 trolling motor

[BASSNSNOW]

here's the deal i just bought a new 12/24 trolling motor to replace my 12 volt model. heres the problem i have no idea how to connect my 2 deepcycle batteries to support a 12/24. i have 2 red positive cables and 1 black negative cable comming from trolling motor plug at the bow. the plug says it's a 12/24 plug so i guess its ok. theres also on free space (electrode?) on back of the plug i assume to connect another black ground. i've been told i have to connect them in series, then i was told to connect a jumper from one batt neg to one batt positive i'm completely lost HELP

 

[mrnobody]

Re: how do i hook my batteries up to run a 12/24 trolling motor

you got it right<br />connect the pos(+) of one batt to the pos(+) side of the motor.<br />connect the neg(-) side of that batt. to the pos(+) side of the other batt.<br />your final connection is the neg(-) side of the second batt. to the ground side of the motor.<br />now you have 24 V

 

[petryshyn]

Re: how do i hook my batteries up to run a 12/24 trolling motor

Ditto MrNobody <br />Hope this helps....<br />The interesting part is ....how are you going to charge them? If you don't want to charge them individually, I can draw a diagram to put them in parallel with the flick of a switch....<br />

 

[12Footer]

Re: how do i hook my batteries up to run a 12/24 trolling motor

Please reply here when you have received this pic, so I can delete it from my web host. The switch pole on the right (not hooked to anything )was drawn in by mistake.<br />I couldn't erase ink <br /> You need a 15AMP or higher switch, unless one is mounted in the TM's controler.<br />Sorry about the freehand drawing.I hope this clears it up.OOOPS!! TWO red wires!!! My bad.<br />You have the switch inside the trolling motor,so you wont need the switch. Just wire the internal switch as it is in the drawing then.<br />

 

[BASSNSNOW]

Re: how do i hook my batteries up to run a 12/24 trolling motor

picture was great thanks