trolling motor

[swamp snorkler]

Originally Posted by eman

If you hard wire make sure and put an inline fuse block between batterys and motor. Also use stailess connectors and coat them w/ silicon and then add heat shrink.
Make sure that any switches that you use are marine grade .automotive switches wont last a year in the salt. After you make up the wiring on the switch(s) coat all connections w/ silicon.
Use a good grade of Clear silicon , that way you can still see the conections and be able to know if you have corrosion anywhere.
Make sure and use the biggest wire you can for your connections from batt. to motor.
Make sure and use stainless bolts , washers and stainless tef-loc nuts to mount the motor bracket.

Good info, I'm thinking about upgrading my Johnson Trolling motor to a nice 55 to 70 pounds thrust.