Backing Plates & Trolling Motor Wiring
Backing Plates
The diagram on page 27 shows all the screw-retention backing plates (trolling motor, T-
Top, Leaning Post) originally placed in the deck of a Pathfinder 2600 HPS during the
construction process.
Trolling Motor/Wiring System
Your Pathfinder 2600 HPS comes standard with a 36V trolling motor wiring system. A
trolling motor mounting plate was built into the bow of your Pathfinder during the
manufacturing process. To attach a trolling motor, please go to your nearest Pathfinder
dealer. All trolling motors should be attached by drilling through the mounting plate
with a 13/64” drill bit and 1/4” tap and using 1/4” #20 machine screws. The plate is
designed to accommodate the mounting patterns of all trolling motor brands on the
market currently. See page 24 for optional trolling motor system with battery charger
and wire routing.
Battery Switch and Breaker Panel
Battery Switch and Breaker Panel
12 Volt House/Engine battery selector switch, 36 Volt Trolling Motor switch and
Breaker switch panel is located in the starboard side of helm console. All switches and
breakers are labeled and prewired from the factory with the exception of the 3 acc.
breakers. The 5 amp. Acc. 3 Breaker is designed to be used for stereo memory. Acc.
#1 and #2 can be used for optional equipment. (single and twin Power Poles). The 50
amp. Trolling Motor breaker is at the bottom of the panel is prewired to Trolling Motor
receptacle.
When the boat is not in use, it is recommended to leave the 12 Volt House/Engine and
36 Volt Trolling Motor battery switches in the off (0) position to ensure that the main
battery is not drained over the long term by minor current flows.
Your Pathfinder is rigged at the factory so that the primary battery or "house battery" is
tied to setting 1 on the 12 Volt House/Engine battery switch. To turn system on, rotate
the 12 Volt House/Engine battery switch to the 1 position. 12-volt power will then be
supplied to the console switch panel and engine. If that is not the case, determine if the
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