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trolling motor wiring question

i just bought a minn kota edge 55lb thrust trolling motor for my boat. when i bought the boat it came with an old 91/92 motorguide 30lb thrust trolling motor. im not sure what guage wire originally cam with the boat.since i upgraded to a 55lb do i have to change the wiring from the recepticle to the battery? the boat is a 92 bast tracker pro 16. thank you for your help
 
For that motor and that distance you should use at lease 8 gauge wire. Be sure to install a 50 amp breaker on the positive lead at the battery.
 
800-227-6433 is the number listed for any technical questions on minn kota products....they should tell you the amps required and the wire size....
 
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