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  1. 12-17-2019, 03:40 PM #1
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    Bought a Tracker new back in 17 with a 12v MK Edge. Looking to upgrade to a 24v Terrova. Will the 8 gauge wire it has now handle the upgrade? Any help would be appreciated.

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  2. 12-17-2019, 04:08 PM #2
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    How long is the run of wire?


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    175 tracker so, 16 to 19 feet

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    #8 gauge might be alright; I use #8 with my Tv24, but my batts are up front and the run is very short. I bet hardly any of us run the TM wide-open. Usually, I'm on 3-3.5 for trolling, and bump it up to 6 or 7 if I am using SI prowling for fish. Give it a try before you pull something bigger.
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    Make sure you get a 4gauge cross/jumper wire for battery to battery to get the 24v, I got mine from a battery supply store, my factory wire was 6 or 8 small anyway, the 80# terrova tripped the breaker every time if it went close to full power, thanks to Mr Cray and others here the problem is solved


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    Thanks for the feed back. Hadn't thought about the heavy gauge for the cross jumper. I've got a starting point now.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Crappkid View Post
    Make sure you get a 4gauge cross/jumper wire for battery to battery to get the 24v, I got mine from a battery supply store, my factory wire was 6 or 8 small anyway, the 80# terrova tripped the breaker every time if it went close to full power, thanks to Mr Cray and others here the problem is solved
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    That's some good info right there. I plan on replacing my trolling motor after the 1st and I'll keep that in mind.
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    This might help you decide.
    https://www.minnkotamotors.com/sites...938.1519479470



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    If this site isn't the best, I don't know what is. Everyone jumps in to help. Thanks for all the info, I know I can get it done now.

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    8 gauge will work just fine. I use to use 10 and never had a problem
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