Upgrading TM Power Wire in Tracker 175TXW

Started by RushFan, February 05, 2019, 03:57:04 PM

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RushFan

February 05, 2019, 03:57:04 PM
I'll post this here but if it gets moved, it gets moved  lo.  I have a 2008 TXW175 that came with a MotorGuide 12V that I upgraded to MG 24V TM.  The power wire from batteries to the TM are 8GA.  One of the "side effects" is that once or several times a day if I run TM wide open for an extended period of time that the breaker will trip and I've noticed that the wire at the battery is very warm!  I know that the wire really should be 6GA.  Has anyone done the upgrade and where have you gotten the wire?  Any rut-rows I should watch out for and/or any other tips?  Thanks!

Oldfart9999

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February 06, 2019, 09:08:03 AM
I did the change on an old Tracker I had, went to #6 welding cable, get it at a welding supply company. Order at least twice the length of you boat and add another 20 percent. I worked at a welding supply company so I did get a good price, the insulation is thick but the cable is very supple and will handle any amp load a boat will throw at it.
Rodney
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Princeton_Man

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February 06, 2019, 09:39:03 AM
I have 4GA from my batteries to the front panel on the bow which terminates in a socket. A mating plug is attached to the power cable from the TM pedal.
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Flat Rock

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February 06, 2019, 09:55:00 AM
If you have a cb / stereo / electronics shop in your area, they will also have the type of wire you want.  It's used for powering those big amps.

Princeton_Man

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February 06, 2019, 10:28:49 AM
Heavy equipment repair shops will sometimes have spools of it and will sell it by the foot. They use it to make their own battery and starter cables. If you know exactly how much you need they should be able to install the lugs on the cables for you. It takes a special crimping tool to do the job right.

You can also buy it on Amazon.
Stratos 285 XL Pro 150 Evinrude ETEC

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Flat Rock

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February 06, 2019, 09:17:36 PM
Quote from: Princeton_Man on February 06, 2019, 10:28:49 AM
Heavy equipment repair shops will sometimes have spools of it and will sell it by the foot. They use it to make their own battery and starter cables. If you know exactly how much you need they should be able to install the lugs on the cables for you. It takes a special crimping tool to do the job right.

You can also buy it on Amazon.

I always fill the lug halfway up with solder and then shove the cable in, then seal it.
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