Minnkota 50pd

tonyexp

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Sep 27, 2004
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my motor seems to be week at the high end i was told to check the amp draw it should be at 42 amps at wide open all i can get is 32 amps when i connext the motor direct to the battary bypsass the boat wiring i can get 39 amps my wiring is #8 total lenght is 24 ft some say my speed controll mite be bad
 

Drowned Rat

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Re: Minnkota 50pd

Hi tonyexp. Try going to #6 wire or even bigger. 24' is a long way. #8 is too small even for a short distance.
 

Stumpys

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Re: Minnkota 50pd

Here are the current ratings for different size wires. This is straight from the American Wire Guage Book.<br /><br />(4) guage 60 amps <br />(5) guage 47 amps<br />(6) guage 37 amps<br />(7) guage 30 amps<br />(8) guage 24 amps
 
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