trolling motor question

Post by **brock** » Sat May 12, 2007 5:38 pm

THIS IS A STUPID QUESTION BUT ANY WAYS. i got a used bow mount and the wire was cut off close to the motor so i got to and length on it and run it to two batteries so it will run on 24 volts. theres three wires comming off the motor and i need to know whaat wires go where. thanks for any help

Post by **Stayncharge** » Sat May 12, 2007 5:59 pm

IF there is three wires then it is a 12/24 volt motor, Are you going to use it as a 12 or 24 volt? That will determine how it gets wired.

Post by **brock** » Sat May 12, 2007 7:07 pm

im going to hook it up as a 24

Post by **Stayncharge** » Sat May 12, 2007 8:01 pm

You have a red, black and Orange wire??? If so the orange sholud be 24 and the black is negative.

Post by **brock** » Sat May 12, 2007 8:53 pm

ok, now how would i rig it to the battery to get 24volts?

Post by **Stayncharge** » Sat May 12, 2007 9:01 pm

Is it a bow mount plug for the motor or are wiring them direct? Batt 1(either one you want to make one) the positive of batt 1 will need to be hooked to the Orange wire and batt2 (the other trolling battery) negative will hook to the black trolling motor wire. Now if you are hooking them like this you will need to put a jumper between the batt1 negative post and the batt2 positive post. That is 24 volt direct wiring. If you need more help send me a number and I would be happy to call you and walk you through what ever you are trying to do. Good luck. Jim Payne

Post by **brock** » Sat May 12, 2007 10:53 pm

yes there is a plug for the motor. i really apreciate you helping me out with this.

Post by **brock** » Sun May 13, 2007 9:48 am

if i just need the two wires from the trolling motor, can i still use a 3 prong plug or do i need a 2 prong? thanks

Post by **Stayncharge** » Sun May 13, 2007 11:23 am

Brock you can use what you have. If you would like send me a email with a phone number and i will help you get it done alot faster then me typing all this.

stayncharge@msn.com