24 Volt Trolling Motor Wiring. Wiring two batteries in series doubles the voltage output. Attach a battery cable from the negative post of the first battery to the positive post of the added battery.
Both the 24v and 36v trolling motor wiring diagrams are listed below along with the recommended circuit breaker. It includes guidelines and diagrams for different kinds of wiring techniques as well as other items like lights home windows and so on. 4 Wire 24v System.
By Robert Cole June 22 2020 In most cases the manufactures recommended wire is 8 gauge for most 24-volt systems and 6 gauge for a system of 20 feet or longer.
These larger motors and multiple batteries are wired in a series pattern and optimally the circuit breaker should be wired within 4 of your battery. When youre wiring a 24-volt trolling motor its important that you first connect to the circuit breaker which should only be four inches from the battery. Trolling Motor Wiring Diagrams While small and medium trolling motors use a single 12v marine battery larger trolling motors use larger 24v and 36v systems. There are a few different configurations one can use according to your trolling motor application and existing wiring that the manufacturer installed in your boat.