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    Default Fuse between batteries.

    I did not want to hijack the circuit breaker post so I am starting this one. I have a 16' tiller with the bow mount 55/lb troller motor. The gas engine has a fuse between it and the start battery but there is no fuse from there to the 1-2-off switch and then to the front battery. Should there be a fuse / breaker between the 2 batteries?
    Thanks, Dodger1234

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    Default Re: Fuse between batteries.

    Gas engines don't normally have a fuse between the switch and the engine.
    From the switch to the trolling motor, YES you should have a circuit breaker or fuse within 6 ft of the switch.
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    Default Re: Fuse between batteries.

    Thanks!!

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    Default Re: Fuse between batteries.

    Quote Originally Posted by Don S View Post
    Gas engines don't normally have a fuse between the switch and the engine.
    From the switch to the trolling motor, YES you should have a circuit breaker or fuse within 6 ft of the switch.

    Hello Don S.
    I can not find an in-line breaker in the iboat store. I was just going to splice in a breaker after my switch on the wire going to the bow battery. If you have any suggestions I would appreciate them.

    Dodger1234.

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