Moving trolling motor battery to back of boat to help with weight distribution. What gauge wire is recommended for this? 12 volt 50 pound thrust,boat length 17 feet.<br /><br />Thanks,
If it drew 50 Amps, it would call for a #6 wire...I don't know exactly how much that motor draws, but #4 would be a real safe bet...For comparison, a new Minnkota Endura 50# thrust motor draws 42 Amps. So that would be close...
I think boats (that have a front connector and rear battery from the factory) used to be wired with #6. But with the newer trolling motors putting out 60+ # of thrust, that is light. So I guess I'd go with the #4 also.<br /><br />Mark
