CAUTION
Do not overtighten as this can damage the prop.
BATTERY & WIRING INSTALLATION
BOAT RIGGING & PRODUCT INSTALLATION
For safety and compliance reasons, we recommend that you follow American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) standards when rigging your boat. Altering boat wiring
should be completed by a qualified marine technician. The following specifications are for general guidelines only:
CAUTION
These guidelines apply to general rigging to support your Minn Kota motor. Powering multiple motors or additional electrical devices from the same power circuit may
impact the recommended conductor gauge and circuit breaker size. If you are using wire longer than that provided with your unit, follow the conductor gauge and circuit
breaker sizing table below. If your wire extension length is more than 25 feet, we recommend that you contact a qualified marine technician.
CAUTION
An over-current protection device (circuit breaker or fuse) must be used. Coast Guard requirements dictate that each ungrounded current-carrying conductor must be
protected by a manually reset, trip-free circuit breaker or fuse. The type (voltage and current rating) of the fuse or circuit breaker must be sized accordingly to the trolling
motor used. The table below gives recommended guidelines for circuit breaker sizing.
CONDUCTOR GAUGE AND CIRCUIT BREAKER SIZING TABLE
This conductor and circuit breaker sizing table is only valid for the following assumptions:
1. No more than 2 conductors are bundled together inside of a sheath or conduit outside of engine spaces.
2. Each conductor has 105° C temp-rated insulation.
3. No more than 5% voltage drop allowed at full motor power based on published product power requirements.
Motor Thrust I Model
Max
Amp Draw
Circuit Breaker 5 feet 10 feet
Vire
Extension Length
15 feet
20 feet 25 feet
30 W. 30
50 Amp @ 12 VDC
10 AWG 10 AWG 8 AWG 6 AWG 4 AWG
40 lb., 45 lb. 42 10 AWG 8 AWG 6 AWG 4 AWG 4 AWG
50 lb., 55 lb. 50 60 Amp @ 12 VDC 8 AWG 6 AWG 4 AWG 4 AWG 2 AWG
701b. 42 50 Amp @ 24 VDC 10 AWG 10 AWG 8 AWG 8 AWG 6 AWG
801b. 56 60 Amp @ 24 VDC 8 AWG 8 AWG 8 AWG 6 AWG 6 AWG
1011b. 46 50 Amp @ 36 VDC 8 AWG 8 AWG 8 AWG 8 AWG 8 AWG
Engine Mount 101 50 60 Amp @ 36 VDC 8 AWG 8 AWG 8 AWG 8 AWG 8 AWG
1121b. 52 60 Amp @ 36 VDC 8 AWG 8 AWG 8 AWG 8 AWG 8 AWG
Engine Mount 160 116 (2) x 60 Amp @ 24 VDC 6 AWG 6 AWG 4 AWG 2 AWG 2 AWG
E-Drive 40 50 Amp @ 48 VDC 10 AWG 10 AWG 10 AWG 10 AWG 10 AWG
NOTICE: Wire Extension Length refers to the distance from the batteries to the trolling motor leads. Consult the website for available thrust options. Maximum Amp Draw
values only occur intermittently during select conditions and should not be used as continuous amp load ratings.
SELECTING THE CORRECT BATTERIES
The motor will operate with any lead-acid, deep cycle marine 12-volt battery/batteries. For best results, use a deep cycle, marine battery with at least a 105 amp-hour
rating. Maintain battery at full charge. Proper care will ensure having battery power when you need it, and will significantly improve the battery life. Failure to recharge
lead-acid batteries (within 12-24 hours) is the leading cause of premature battery failure. Use a multi-stage charger to avoid overcharging. We offer a wide selection of
chargers to fit your charging needs. If you are using a crank battery to start a gasoline outboard, we recommend that you use a separate deep cycle marine battery/
batteries for your Minn Kota trolling motor. For more information on battery selection and rigging, please visit minnkotamotors.com.
Minn Kota trolling motors can run on Lithium-Ion batteries. However, they are specifically designed to run on traditional lead-acid batteries (flooded, AMG or GEL).
Lithium-Ion batteries maintian higher voltages for longer periods of time than lead-acid. Therefore, running a Minn Kota trolling motor at speeds higher than 85% for a
prolonged period could cause permanent damage to the motor.
WARNING
Never connect the (+) and the (–) terminals of the same battery together. Take care that no metal object can fall onto the battery short the terminals. This would
immediately lead to short and extreme fire danger.
CAUTION
Refer to “Conductor Gauge and Circuit Breaker Sizing Table” in the previous section to find the appropriate circuit breaker or fuse for your motors. For motors requiring a
60-amp breaker, the Minn Kota MKR-19 60-amp circuit breaker is recommended.
CAUTION
Please read the following information before connecting your motor to your batteries in order to avoid damaging your motor and/or voiding your warranty.
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
Using DC or Alternator Chargers
Your Minn Kota trolling motor may be designed with an internal bonding wire to reduce sonar interference. Most alternator charging systems do not account for this
bonding wire and connect the negative posts of the trolling motor batteries to the negative posts of the crank/starting battery. These external connections can damage
connected electronics and the electrical system of your trolling motor, voiding your warranty. Review your charger’s manual carefully or consult the manufacturer prior to
use to ensure your charger is compatible.
Minn Kota recommends using Minn Kota brand chargers to recharge the batteries connected to your Minn Kota trolling motor, as they have been engineered to work
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