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<blockquote data-quote="Spurhunter" data-source="post: 5058626" data-attributes="member: 5695"><p>12/2 will be too small. What size trolling motor are you using and is it a 12, 24, or 36 volt? You can get away with 12 in your shop because AC current doesn't use the amps that DC does. DC current draws a lot more amps. My 70 pound thrust has a 50A breaker at the battery. Minn Kota recommends size 10 wire for a 30 pound thrust motor only 5 feet away from the battery. Using that example, your size12 wire would be way too small for a bigger motor 12 feet from the battery. Keep in mind, the larger the distance from battery to motor, the bigger the wire required.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Spurhunter, post: 5058626, member: 5695"] 12/2 will be too small. What size trolling motor are you using and is it a 12, 24, or 36 volt? You can get away with 12 in your shop because AC current doesn't use the amps that DC does. DC current draws a lot more amps. My 70 pound thrust has a 50A breaker at the battery. Minn Kota recommends size 10 wire for a 30 pound thrust motor only 5 feet away from the battery. Using that example, your size12 wire would be way too small for a bigger motor 12 feet from the battery. Keep in mind, the larger the distance from battery to motor, the bigger the wire required. [/QUOTE]
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