pike slayer Posted July 18, 2015 Report Share Posted July 18, 2015 I just bought a used minn kota bow mount trolling motor. Ive never had one before and only had transom mount minn kotas. The new to me motor has a 3 prunge plug. Can I just cut it off and hook it up like a regular cheap minn kota with wing nuts to the battery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
206 Posted July 18, 2015 Report Share Posted July 18, 2015 (edited) yes, red + black - assuming they didn't change anything. I'll take the plug your cutting off if its minn kota lol Edited July 18, 2015 by 206 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneak_e_pete Posted July 18, 2015 Report Share Posted July 18, 2015 Yes. That plug is for boats with a built in quick connect. Instead of cutting it, open up the plug and disconnect the wires from it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bacon Posted July 18, 2015 Report Share Posted July 18, 2015 You may want to have a way of disconnectiong it if there is a short. Adding a plug to the boat may be better than removing it from the motor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted July 18, 2015 Report Share Posted July 18, 2015 I use a pair of big blue marretts.Easy to undo.Works well.I up sized the wires coming from the deep cycle battery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted July 18, 2015 Report Share Posted July 18, 2015 (edited) I just bought a used minn kota bow mount trolling motor. Ive never had one before and only had transom mount minn kotas. The new to me motor has a 3 prunge plug. Can I just cut it off and hook it up like a regular cheap minn kota with wing nuts to the battery? Can you post some pics of your bow set up? Maybe some can help with a plug in set up for you. You can buy these . I used them when I installed my bow motor, on the tin boat. You can get these in a mini size. Edited July 18, 2015 by Brian B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lape0019 Posted July 18, 2015 Report Share Posted July 18, 2015 I installed a three prong plug and receptacle on my boat for a few reasons. I wanted to be able to remove the TM from the boat easily and have a quick disconnect in case of a surge. I also have a Terrova (election if steer with Ipilot means GPS enabled) and the instructions state never to charge batteries with the TM connected as it can cause issues. To answer your question, yes you can but you may want to look at the benefits first before deciding to go that route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pike slayer Posted July 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2015 I was just going to remove it and keep things simple. 206 you can have it if you pay the shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneak_e_pete Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 If you wanna keep it simple..do what you said in your first post. Sure it takes 15 seconds to unscrew a wingnut to disconnect the + before charging, but it'll also save you $30 which you can spend on lures I have had a bow mount for years with the set-up you are suggesting and not a single issue. Just remember to disconnect the + when you are done fishing for the day, because some motors will still draw on the battery even when not deployed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Ivan Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 Yes, you can wire it direct to the battery, but like someone already mentioned, disconnect the motor from the batt when charging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pike slayer Posted July 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 Awesome thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
206 Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 I was just going to remove it and keep things simple. 206 you can have it if you pay the shipping. SURE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecmilley Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 you can wire it direct to the battery, let me suggest for ease of charging abd safety to add a 40 amp circuit breaker and a battery master switch, seen battery switches at princess auto for $15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormdunker Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 Good advice here Dangler. I have the 3 prong male Minnkota plug on my troller. I also mounted the 3 prong female plug to the underside of the small deck which the troller is mounted to. I like the "push in & twist" feature on the plug. I would suggest this method. Works for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 Yes, you can wire it direct to the battery, but like someone already mentioned, disconnect the motor from the batt when charging. My MK has been connected to my battery for as long as I've had the battery. Why disconnect it? I've never had an issue. I started with the plug, and a breaker, but always had issues with one or the other, so hardwired it all direct to the battery and its been running perfectly for the last 4 years like that. S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecmilley Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 My MK has been connected to my battery for as long as I've had the battery. Why disconnect it? I've never had an issue. I started with the plug, and a breaker, but always had issues with one or the other, so hardwired it all direct to the battery and its been running perfectly for the last 4 years like that. S. The problem is if you decide to test the motor hooked to charger voltage spike can destroy circuit boards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 Why would I do that? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecmilley Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 it has happened, you know 80% of hds failures were spiked do to turning on with charger attached for updates, loading maps just to play with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 80% of people are idiots lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 it has happened, you know 80% of hds failures were spiked do to turning on with charger attached for updates, loading maps just to play with it 80% of people are idiots lol Go fishing byes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecmilley Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 Go fishing byes. Lol ok no animosity here i understand that common sense not really common. Shane welcome here anytime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 yep, all good here. I'd be happy to fish with Ernie anytime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Ivan Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 Not wanting to flog a dead horse here - but I unplug mine because I have kids around and don't want them accidentally turning on the motor. Even when done charging it's unplugged till I'm on the water. With me it's just a safety thing. Hell, I might even hit the pedal myself when it's in the garage! I do the same with my riggers, unplug them when on land. I learned that one the hard way. Don't ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormdunker Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 Ah come on Ivan - tell us what happened with the riggers! LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 Ah come on Ivan - tell us what happened with the riggers! LOL! We wont laugh, Promise. Lol ok no animosity here i understand that common sense not really common. Shane welcome here anytime yep, all good here. I'd be happy to fish with Ernie anytime See, you two guys got my drift. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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