How to connect your trolling motor to a battery with a circuit breaker

[@ЕвгенийУточкин-ъ2с]

*This makes my old motor look like a toy **enjoyable.fishing** recommend it's well built. I haven't had it on the water yet, but I'm very sure it will perform just fine.*

[@Wanjiku82]

This is the best trolling motor I have ever owned. Very powerful and the salt water does not have any affect on it. The reverse is just as powerful. This motor performs just as well as the high dollar motors.

[@sstatic6093]

YOUR THE BEST NO BS EVERYONE ELSE goes over board

[@diybatterypower]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@courtneybandsons2360]

This is fantastic. Thank you!

[@TravelingSoloLogs]

nice video bro very informative! try recording horizontal next time!

[@diybatterypower]

Thanks Solo!

[@moreentropy]

can you give us a list of all the supplies needed in addition to the deep cycle marine battery and trolling motor please?

[@diybatterypower]

Battery Run times and options for popular motor sizes: 12 Volt 30lb Thrust Motor: 12V AGM: V35-857(pictured), weighs 25lbs, dim: 7.7"w x 5"d x 6.1"h, Estimated Continuous Run Time(ECRT) at Highest to Low Speeds: 1.2-5.8 hours MR86-50, weighs 33lbs, dim: 7.8"w x 6.6"d x 6.7"h, ECRT: 1.3-6.7 hours MR96-60, weighs 43lbs, dim: 9.2"w x 5.5"d x 8.2"h, ECRT: 2-10 hours MR107-85, weighs 55lbs, dim: 10.2"w x 6.6"d x 8.2"h, ECRT: 2.7-13.3 hours 12V Lithium: LFP22-1255, weighs 16lbs, dim: 9" x 5.5" x 8.2", ECRT: 2-10 hours LFP27-12100, weighs 25lbs, dim: 12" x 6.7" x 8.2", ECRT: 3.5-17 hours 12 Volt 45lb Thrust Motor: 12V AGM: V35-857, weighs 25lbs, dim: 7.7"w x 5"d x 6.1"h, Estimated Continuous Run Time at High to Low Speeds: 0.8-3.9 hours MR86-50, weighs 33lbs, dim: 7.8"w x 6.6"d x 6.7"h, ECRT: 0.9-4.4 hours MR96-60, weighs 43lbs, dim: 9.2"w x 5.5"d x 8.2"h, ECRT: 1.3-6.7 hours XTR34-75, weighs 45lbs, dim 10.2"w x 6.6"d x 7"h, ECRT: 1.5-8 hours MR107-85, weighs 55lbs, dim: 10.2"w x 6.6"d x 8.2"h, ECRT: 1.8-8.9 hours MR127-100, weighs 67lbs, dim: 12.1"w x 6.7"d x 8.2"h, ECRT: 2.1-10.6 hours MR137-120(pictured), weighs 75lbs, dim: 12.9"w x 6.8"d x 8.5"h, ECRT: 2.4-12.2 hours 12V Lithium: LFP22-1255, weighs 16lbs, dim: 9" x 5.5" x 8.2", ECRT: 1.5-7 hours LFP27-12100, weighs 25lbs, dim: 12" x 6.7" x 8.2", ECRT: 2.5-11 hours 24 Volt 70lb Thrust Motor : (2) MR107-85, weighs 55lbs each, dim: 10.2"w x 6.6"d x 8.2"h, Estimated Continuous Run Time at High to Low Speeds: 2.3-11.4 hours (2) MR127-100, weighs 67lbs each, dim: 12.1"w x 6.7"d x 8.2"h, ECRT: 2.7-13.6 hours (2) XTR27-110, weighs 68lbs each, dim:12.7"w x 6.8"d x 8.1"h, ECRT: 2.9-14.7 hours (2) MR137-120, weighs 75lbs each, dim: 12.9"w x 6.8"d x 8.5"h, ECRT: 3.1-15.7 hours (2) XTR31-135, weighs 77lbs each, dim: 12.9"w x 6.8"d x 8.5"h, ECRT: 3.7-19 hours (2) XTR12-155, weighs 91lbs each, dim: 12.9"w x 6.9"d x 10"h, ECRT: 4.4-21.5 hours Lithium: (1) LFP27-2455 24 Volt Lithium, weighs 25lbs, Estimated Continuous Run Time at High to Low Speeds: 1.7-9 hours (2) LFP27-12100XTR, weighs 25lbs each, ECRT: 3-14 hours

[@urdaddy9377]

I’m new to all of this do you get the thrilling motor cables and plus em into the battery or you have to do this for it to run ?

[@PeterSiepen27]

I was looking for this video for a long time. Thanks! How do I know which cable to get between the battery and circuit breaker? I have a 100Ah LiFePO4 battery with a 55lbs trolling motor

[@diybatterypower]

Glad the video helped! We recommend a 4 Gauge 100% copper cable, anything between 9"-16" is fine, depending on where you mount the circuit breaker. Check out Vlynx cables: www.vmaxtanks.com/Cables-_c_70.html

[@roberto55499]

Whats the best (what brand)circuit breaker for a minn kota 24V 70lb thrust power drive?

[@doncompardo7166]

Can you mount the circuit breaker right to the battery?

[@Skap91]

what size battery cable ?

[@johnwilliams9058]

Are these circuit breakers standard for a 12V battery? Or is there some designation you look for? Where do you get them?

[@420RyanBruce]

I ordered mine from Amazon. 50amp waterproof breaker. It was fairly cheap maybe 8-10$

[@richardbalogh2636]

Minnkota 60 amp breaker.marked with battery terminal and load terminal. Instructions read for 12 volt application connect battery positive to battery end of breaker, then load end of breaker to the positive lead to the trolling motor

[@lseverino25]

What's the amp use on that breaker and what gauge wire are you are using?

[@spaceflan5629]

That is a 60 amp VLYNX circuit breaker with a 4 gauge vlynx 100% copper cable. I have been using these VMAX products for quite some time and they work great

[@paulhaderlein5854]

what are the details on the battery cable - amps volts, capacity) Thanks.

[@diybatterypower]

This listing has all the specs in the item specifics: www.ebay.com/itm/303801841102

[@zofiaread7268]

Favolosa ,Tremendously terrific

[@evefrancis848]

your feed is great keep on the good work

[@SheAndMe]

Thanks, great video!

[@APFishingAdventures]

Question, if using a RF reverse Polarity switch for my trolling motor, does that act as a Circuit breaker or do I still need to install one? I’m doing the one speed instead of the multi speed option with ability to reverse

[@diybatterypower]

Yes it is still recommended to use a circuit breaker to protect your motor from any surges in current. A manual circuit breaker will also allow you to disconnect power from your battery in an emergency situation.

[@avan2620]

what size of battery cable? I got a 4 AWG 12 inch cable. will that work?

[@diybatterypower]

Yes that will definitely work, I used VLYNX 4ga 100% copper: www.vmaxtanks.com/VBL4-14B-4GA-14-Battery-Link-Connector_p_75.html

[@avan2620]

velosterNG thanks ! I’m new to this kind of stuff. I appreciate it

[@dmott9750]

Hi, im trying to connect a cable from my battery to circuit breaker and the post on breaker is 1/4" and connector is much bigger. Looks like yours is the same. Dont I have to cut off end of cable and crimp a 1/4" ring terminal? Thanks

[@lilbbbbbbb]

4 gauge is really overkill... Minn kota manual states 8 gauge if shorten then 5 feet

[@slliks67]

What if one has a shunt installed as well?

[@kevinwelsh7490]

what's a shunt?

[@slliks67]

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[@noahpachur8326]

wait, what do i do if i have alligator clips on trolling motor nd not the same leads as yours

[@markweatherall7437]

Hey mate, how deep do you submerge your 12v trolling motor into the water and do you have a marker on the motors shaft , noticed some motor mounts/transom are higher than others so wondered how you do it and gauge it or is it set up permanently, thanks.

[@JasonSipe16]

The cavitation plate should be just below the bottom of the boat.

[@josetio7846]

What kind of battery do you recommend?

[@briancampa5802]

Very nice

[@davidr7731]

Thank you

[@Texasbonekrusher]

Thanks !!

[@jimd1720]

Can you please share a link to the circuit breaker that you used.

[@diybatterypower]

Here is the link! www.vmaxtanks.com/-60A-6V-48V-Waterproof-Circuit-Breaker-_p_162.html

[@williamt9984]

What size breaker

[@mr.t1941]

Anyone else things his voice sounds like "Andy Garcia"; from oceans 11

[@sstatic6093]

but here's what I'm running, same thing but adding another circuit breaker for the lights and stuff and a main cut off switch with a switch board

[@ocuscaln6121]

My friend my minn kota trolling motor 30 lb thrust has a 14 guages wire,I wanna put a quick disconnect n a 50ACB what wire should I use from BTRY to CB to my quick disconnect with my motor that has 14awg i hope i explained ryt😁 thnk u so much good day.

[@diybatterypower]

A 4 gauge cable is fine to use and will be compatible with your motor's 14ga wires: www.vmaxtanks.com/VBL4-09B-4GA-9-Battery-Link-Connector_p_73.html

[@ocuscaln6121]

Thnk u much stay safe 🙏

[@colescott2005]

what ids your battery size

[@diybatterypower]

This is an XTR34-75, which is a Group 34. It is one size smaller than a Group 24 (MR107-85).

[@omarsheriffkaptan]

You should NOT put that positive “on any side”. It’s supposed to go to the area marked BATT and the other area which is marked LOAD goes to the trolling motor. You are misleading a lot of people.

[@acfun176]

I have circuit breakers that are not marked like you say. Came with no instructions either. Haven't found any videos

[@davidson2004fatboy]

U R 100% RIGHT. STATES RIGHT ON the CIRCUIT BREAKER, TO BATTERY and TO ACCESSORY

[@gregorywilliams7149]

I-17 Bingo U r absolutely correct