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  1. 03-22-2009, 08:41 PM #1
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    Just checking to see what size of fuse I should put on my trolling motor. I'am rewiring it. I did not put one before but now that I'am get the boat setup alittle better I fiquire I better put one in thanks for the help.
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    I'd use a 50 or 60 amp circuit breaker.
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    How big is the wire? What size breaker does the TM manual call for. You can't put a breaker in bigger than the wire can support. It takes 6AWG wire to handle a 50A breaker.
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    How big is the motor?
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    Its a 36lb 12 volt tm 10ga wire running it from the batt. thanks
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    A 40 amp fuse or breaker will work fine.
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