MG Maxxum 65, 24V

[KCLOST]

This is sort of a stupid question, but have to ask...<br /><br />I'm not much of an electronic wizz and I don't know enough about the Motor Guide trolling motors. <br /><br />So the question, Will a 24V, Maxxum 65 motor run off of only one battery (12volts)?<br /><br />Just curious....

 

[Drowned Rat]

Re: MG Maxxum 65, 24V

No, it won't K. Minn Kota does make a 55lbs. Maxxum though that is 12V. It's a great motor.

 

[Silvertip]

Re: MG Maxxum 65, 24V

No -- you need two 12V batteries wired in series to provide 24 volts. Both the MotorGuide and MinnKota web sites show how to do this.

 

[KCLOST]

Re: MG Maxxum 65, 24V

Thanks..<br /><br />I have the batteries and will wire it correctly. I was just wondering if the design of the trolling motor will allow it to run with only 12volts supplied...<br />The manual that came with the motor does not talk about this issue at all...

 

[Silvertip]

Re: MG Maxxum 65, 24V

Some older 24 volt motors had a 12/24V volt switch that allowed you to do that. Most new 24V & 36V motors don't.