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Seperate battery for Trolling motor ?


Lunker777

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hey all !

 

progress is starting to speed up on the boat and I think the trollin motor install will be next on the list.

 

Should I have a battery for the trolling motor on its own ? or can I run the fish finder and light off the same one ?

 

Also, what guage wire should I use for the trolling motor ?

 

thanks !

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Running your fishfinder on same battery as your electric motor is not recommended. The motor can cause interference on the fish finder. I would have a battery dedicated to the motor. I haven't had any problems running a 42 lb thrust motor with 8 gauge wiring. I wouldn't go lighter than that, six gauge would be better.

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Rule of thumb is to run a dedicated Trolling Motor Battery and it has to be Deep Cycle. Then have your starting battery run your electronics and outboard. That way your not having any interference with your fish units

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