rwidman
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Re: circuit breaker for trolling motor
Folks, there is no good reason to re-engineer your boat's wiring system or the recommendations of the manufacturers. The good folks at the ABYC have already considered everything presented here and more. They are engineers, safety experts, and testing professionals. Most of us are not.
If the manufacturer recommends a 60 amp circuit breaker for his motor, that is what you should install (according to ABYC code). If a manufacturer recommends a 7 amp fuse for his bilge pump, that is what you should install (again, according to ABYC code). Use only "marine" rated parts from a reliable manufacturer, and if you don't know how to do it correctly, hire a pro.
Then go boating.
Folks, there is no good reason to re-engineer your boat's wiring system or the recommendations of the manufacturers. The good folks at the ABYC have already considered everything presented here and more. They are engineers, safety experts, and testing professionals. Most of us are not.
If the manufacturer recommends a 60 amp circuit breaker for his motor, that is what you should install (according to ABYC code). If a manufacturer recommends a 7 amp fuse for his bilge pump, that is what you should install (again, according to ABYC code). Use only "marine" rated parts from a reliable manufacturer, and if you don't know how to do it correctly, hire a pro.
Then go boating.