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Trolling motor wiring connections rec
Posted on 8/19/24 at 4:19 pm
Posted on 8/19/24 at 4:19 pm
Ok. Not a great description but I have a 2016 Minnkota Ulterra Riptide 24v 80# on my boat. Does anyone have a good connection recommendation from motor to batteries? Maybe its just a splice but does a quick connect exist that works?
I have had bad luck with “waterproof “ connectors only to have them fail and give me grief running the TM. My motor acts up when the amperage is low
Thanks
I have had bad luck with “waterproof “ connectors only to have them fail and give me grief running the TM. My motor acts up when the amperage is low
Thanks
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Posted on 8/19/24 at 4:30 pm to canyon
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Does anyone have a good connection recommendation from motor to batteries?
Battery Tender Connector
Posted on 8/19/24 at 4:54 pm to WDE1980
I use the battery tender connection, every OEM should use them on their boats, it is the best connection I have ever seen
Posted on 8/19/24 at 8:18 pm to WDE1980
Well aight then. Thanks for the info
Posted on 8/19/24 at 8:34 pm to WDE1980
This is the way. And I am 100% saltwater use.
Posted on 8/19/24 at 10:43 pm to WDE1980
Same here, best connection out there. Also make sure you are using appropriate gauge wire.
Posted on 8/20/24 at 7:31 am to WDE1980
Another vote for Battery Tender plug
Posted on 8/20/24 at 8:45 am to RingLeader
I use the minn kota plug on mine and would recommend
Posted on 8/20/24 at 8:58 pm to Saskwatch
My son wires up a lot of boats, he was always a battery tender guy but he has changed over to the new style MK plugs, much better than they were before. He pretty much works on 100% saltwater boats btw. The blank to cover plug when not in use is nice, the rubber one on the BT never stays in for me so it's exposed to the elements when not plugged in.
This post was edited on 8/20/24 at 9:08 pm
Posted on 8/20/24 at 9:17 pm to TxWadingFool
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TxWadingFool
Yeah that’s the one. I store my Terrova in my shed when on trailer and I second your comment on the screw on cap bonus.
Posted on 8/21/24 at 5:32 pm to TxWadingFool
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My son wires up a lot of boats, he was always a battery tender guy but he has changed over to the new style MK plugs
I have a skiff with a surface deck mounted connection and quick release TM. The MKR-28 shown is by far the best product on the market for that type application.
Posted on 8/21/24 at 7:05 pm to canyon
Forklift Plugs
Mine lasted a few years and we're still going strong when I sold my boat.
Mine lasted a few years and we're still going strong when I sold my boat.
This post was edited on 8/22/24 at 5:40 am
Posted on 8/22/24 at 2:02 pm to WDE1980
The Battery Tender is the only one I will every use. 7 years and over 1,500 hours on the trolling motor with zero issues.
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