Due to the many variables when boating (including wind, waves, current, battery condition, etc.) we are unable to specify the amp draw at any speeds other than max power. The motor is only able to draw up to a specified amperage. You can reference the Conductor Gauge and Circuit Breaker Sizing Table below for the maximum amp draw for your motor.
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- Wire Gauge and Circuit Breaker/Inline Fuse Size
- Circuit Breaker/Inline Fuse
- Extending the Battery Leads
- Plug and Receptacle
- Video Guide: Marine Battery Wiring - Wire Size, Circuit Breakers, Series/Parallel, and Best Practices
Wire Gauge and Circuit Breaker/Inline Fuse Size
Trolling Motor Power Leads
- Trolling motors come installed with 6 ft. 10 AWG red and black power leads. We recommend adhering to the chart below when selecting the correct gauge of wire to extend the trolling motor battery leads. Note: The Endura 30 lb. thrust motor has been optimized to perform as a portable trolling motor. We do not recommend altering the battery lead wires on this motor.
Note: Kayak Terrova
Circuit Breaker/Inline Fuse
When rigging your trolling motor, we recommend using a circuit breaker or an inline fuse connected to the positive battery terminal as close as possible to the battery / batteries
Circuit Breaker Example
NOTE: QUEST Motors are designed to not pull more than 60 amps on high speed. For Safety Circuit Breakers larger than 60 amps should not be used for QUEST Motor installation.
For safety and compliance reasons, we recommend that you follow American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) standards when rigging your boat. Altering boat wiring should be completed by a qualified marine technician. The following specifications are for general guidelines only:
Extending the Battery Leads
Trolling Motor Power Leads
- Trolling motors come installed with 6 ft. 10 AWG red and black power leads. We recommend adhering to the chart below when selecting the correct gauge of wire to extend the trolling motor battery leads. Note: The Endura 30 lb. thrust motor has been optimized to perform as a portable trolling motor. We do not recommend altering the battery lead wires on this motor.
Note: Kayak Terrova
If you need to add more than 25 feet, we recommend the extension be completed by a qualified marine technician.
Plug and Receptacle
Video Guide: Marine Battery Wiring - Wire Size, Circuit Breakers, Series/Parallel, and Best Practices
This video covers the considerations and best practices of wiring boat batteries. For more information, see the links below.
