21se Trolling Motor Project

[siulam]

very nice!

couple questions:
are you running 6 gauge or 8 gauge wire?
I'm planning to get the LiTime 24v 100AH as well, what charge is that and where you get the battery base?
about to install mine, 24/80/72, thanks!

 

[GetAlong]

very nice!

couple questions:
are you running 6 gauge or 8 gauge wire?
I'm planning to get the LiTime 24v 100AH as well, what charge is that and where you get the battery base?
about to install mine, 24/80/72, thanks!

Thanks. Below are links to what I used. Let me know if you have any questions. Good luck! It was a fun project.

I ran duplex 6 gauge.
https://www.boatwireusa.com/collect...wire-tinned-boat-cable-flat-blk-red-by-the-ft

The battery tray is from Bass Boat Tech Model MS219
https://www.bassboattech.com/accessories/battery-trays-and-accessories/lithium-battery-trays

The charger is from Norsk Lithium
https://norsklithium.com/product/24v-lithium-battery-charger-15a/

 

[Bst24351]

Enough with the crazy guy preaching about how he wants you to wire your boat….. I have a more important question how is the 72” on spot lock in the ocean? I just installed a 72” instict on a 21se and it’s no bueno. Unfortunately we will have to put a 87 on when they become available.

And for what it’s worth I have mine wired like yours with just a breaker but physically unplug my motor before I charge because the negative is still connected when you turn the switch or breaker off and I want my motor completely isolated when charging. That’s my belief and I wouldn’t push that craziness on anyone

 

[GetAlong]

Enough with the crazy guy preaching about how he wants you to wire your boat….. I have a more important question how is the 72” on spot lock in the ocean? I just installed a 72” instict on a 21se and it’s no bueno. Unfortunately we will have to put a 87 on when they become available.

And for what it’s worth I have mine wired like yours with just a breaker but physically unplug my motor before I charge because the negative is still connected when you turn the switch or breaker off and I want my motor completely isolated when charging. That’s my belief and I wouldn’t push that craziness on anyone

My 72” has no issues in the ocean. Occasionally I get a little cavitation on a bigger swell. Before I decided to do the install myself, I got 2 quotes for installs. Both recommended the 72” (The quotes were for 2x what it cost me to do it myself.). I’m not an expert. If someone is wavering, go bigger. My experience has been good with what I got.

As far as charging, I keep my boat wet slipped so don’t leave the motor mounted. When I charge, the motor isn’t even on the boat. I go down the day before and plug the charger in. I do have the switchable breaker installed. It was designed to be used as a switch.