Thread: Terrova Wiring

Go to auto parts place and buy a battery cable already made up with the ring eyes on each end. Be plenty big enough and a lot cheaper.

Great idea

Don't forget to put a breaker/fuse between your positive lead and the battery!

Since your motor was wire for 12 volts,make sure the wiring will handle 24 volts. Will need a 60 amp breaker.
LittleJohn

Thanks John, I've currently got 8 guage wire ran. I did pick up a 60 amp breaker. According to Minn Kota's specs on the length of wire I have ran, 8 guage should be sufficient. I know some guys swear by running 6 guage and I see the argument but VERY rarely will I ever be running over 75%. I'll see how the 8 guage holds up.

Originally Posted by Cray

Go to auto parts place and buy a battery cable already made up with the ring eyes on each end. Be plenty big enough and a lot cheaper.

Or go to Wal-mart & look in the auto dept and get the shortest one they have ... probably cheaper than an auto parts store

Then again ... getting the wire and end caps & fashioning one yourself might be even better, since you can make it to fit with very little extra length. Most of the ones on the shelf, that I've seen (Wal-mart) are like 19" long (shortest length). And they were advertised as "lawn/garden" battery cables.

Or maybe check Lowe's or Home Depot in their Lawn/Garden depts ??

Smallest gauge wire on the ones I saw at Wal-mart were 6ga. (FYI)

I recently rewired my entire boat. I Have the terrova 80/24 . I used Gregs Marine Wire for all Wire /terminals . They can be easily goggled for more info. Excellent customers service. They will custom make to your specs, or you can build yourself. I wasn't looking for "cheap" though like some of the others have stated. I wanted a top quality product , and that's what I got. Doesn't make sense to spend over $2000.00 on motor , then go to Walmart and buy Wire. Just saying !!

I had bestboatwire.com build all of my cables. They built to your specs/ Colors, terminal ends shrink wrap etc and it was very reasonable.