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Trolling Motor

Finally picked up the boat last week with the trolling motor installed - the dealer ended up putting the battery in the back instead of the under the front port lounge seat. I prefer it this way but was a little uneasy about the 20+' wire run. Had an opportunity to run the trolling motor yesterday and it was perfect for what I will use it for - (general re-positioning, moving down shoreline to another fishing spot, etc.). I never intended to use it for actual trolling so the 55# is adequate - it was windy yesterday and it had no problem moving the boat around.
 
Shawn said:
Finally picked up the boat last week with the trolling motor installed - the dealer ended up putting the battery in the back instead of the under the front port lounge seat. I prefer it this way but was a little uneasy about the 20+' wire run. Had an opportunity to run the trolling motor yesterday and it was perfect for what I will use it for - (general re-positioning, moving down shoreline to another fishing spot, etc.). I never intended to use it for actual trolling so the 55# is adequate - it was windy yesterday and it had no problem moving the boat around.
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As long as wire gauge is heavy enough, you'll have no problem that distance. That's common practice. At least you don't have that extra weight loading down the front.
 
I believe it's 8 gauge marine wire with a breaker wired in at the battery. I felt the wires while using the motor and they did not feel warm to the touch.
 
Thanks for the great info guys, I have a 2012 24 SSL and have been looking at installing a minn kota withi I pilot, I'm not familiar with the stealth charging option? But that sounds like a cool system. What kind of fish finder are y'all running? I'm considering a lowrance hds unit or HB 998 si.
 
I am picking up my 18' fishing Bennington on Monday. I added a Minkota I-pilot with 55 lb thrust and 54" shaft. I am pretty sure with this small pontoon the 12 volt system should work. They have added a separate battery in the back, with a battery switch and a built-in charger, as well.

My wife talked me into adding an 8ft Power Pole Blade. I thought a coffee can filled with cement would work just fine.

The fish are in deep trouble. :D
 
You won't have any problem with the trolling motor on your boat. I have the same motor on a 24SLi and it is fine. Post some pics of the Pole Blade.
 
I have put pictures in the gallery, but haven't figured out how to use them in a thread.




 

I guess I figured it out.  Had to click on My Media for it to work.  Now I have to take some better pictures and figure out how to adjust the size of the pics.
 
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here is a pic of the trolling motor gate you will need ! its not a full pic tho . will try to get one today for ya.

 
thanx aby... I didn't get back in time to see my boat and take new pics !!!!
 
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