Trolling Motor Add

[rseate]

I plan to return next weekend, mount the batteries, charger, circuit breaker, trolling motor plug, and the trolling motor (was able to negotiate that kitchen pass by coming back home today).
I won’t be able to get it on the water and use when I finish it as I’m fishing in two billfish tournaments the next two weekends. Will post more photos as it progresses

 

[warthog5]

Your not going to like that TM plug where that tape is....Things will be a pain.

Install it on that vertical bulkhead aft of the anchor locker.

 

[rseate]

Your not going to like that TM plug where that tape is....Things will be a pain.

Install it on that vertical bulkhead aft of the anchor locker.

Directly opposite of the side with the latch catch?

 

[rseate]

Battery, circuit breaker & onboard charger installed today. Still have some wire management to take care of tomorrow.

 

[rseate]

Then had to unbox the beast. That 36v is heavy. I was very impressed with how well the motor was packaged

 

[rseate]

I used 3/8” aluminum as my mounting plate & 1/2” starboard as the backing plate. I used 1/4” x #20 solid stainless screws with stainless fender washers, stainless lock washers, and stainless stop nuts. I placed the screws approx 4” apart. I filled each hole with 4200 as I placed the screws through the plate.

 

[rseate]

I have to admit it was tough to reach the bottom of the screws on the left side of the mounting plate to get the washers & nuts on the screws.

 

[rseate]

I took Warthog5’s advice and located the trolling motor plug on the vertical wall in the anchor locker. It’s completely out of the way when connected & the anchor in the locker.

 

[rseate]

The screws that came with the trolling motor for the mount were too short. I ended up having to use 4” screws. After getting the correct screws the final mount wasn’t bad at all.

 

[rseate]

The final step for today was getting the new led nav lights installed. There were very simple. Just connect the ground & lead, put 4200 around the housing, then screw on the cover plate. I was amazed how bright they were even in the daytime.

 

[rseate]

Tomorrow I’ve got to install the Ram support for the trolling motor. Clean up the wiring in the console, then clean the boat.

 

[MartyL]

What kind of runtime do you expect with the 50A Lithium?

 

[rseate]

What kind of runtime do you expect with the 50A Lithium?

I was told 5-6 hours obviously depending on current and wind. I bought it primarily for the spot lock feature as I fish primarily offshore in deeper waters and the anchor is a pain in the rear

 

[MartyL]

I hear you about the anchoring pain... I'm debating getting the 50A or maybe 100A. I keep my boat remote and don't have access to AC so I would need to take the batteries home for a recharge...

Did you only have access thru the anchor locker when you mounted the bracket? I have a 23se and I have no idea how to reach in to get all the bolts secure..

 

[Inshore Chaser]

I hear you about the anchoring pain... I'm debating getting the 50A or maybe 100A. I keep my boat remote and don't have access to AC so I would need to take the batteries home for a recharge...

Did you only have access thru the anchor locker when you mounted the bracket? I have a 23se and I have no idea how to reach in to get all the bolts secure..

Most lithium battery companies offer 75amp batteries. I have 3 - 75 amp lithiums powering a 36v Minnkota...have used it up to 7 hours so far with no loss of power. So there is a choice falling between 50 and 100 amps.

 

[rseate]

I hear you about the anchoring pain... I'm debating getting the 50A or maybe 100A. I keep my boat remote and don't have access to AC so I would need to take the batteries home for a recharge...

Did you only have access thru the anchor locker when you mounted the bracket? I have a 23se and I have no idea how to reach in to get all the bolts secure..

I hear you about the anchoring pain... I'm debating getting the 50A or maybe 100A. I keep my boat remote and don't have access to AC so I would need to take the batteries home for a recharge...

Did you only have access thru the anchor locker when you mounted the bracket? I have a 23se and I have no idea how to reach in to get all the bolts secure..

I assume you have the round screw out access port like the one in the attached picture?
I initially thought I would access most of the nuts for the screws from the anchor locker but found out quickly I was wrong, the access to the anchor locker is deep & short. I was able to get to 75% of them through the round access port.

 

[MartyL]

rseate, I do not have any access port like the one in the pic. Just nav light and anchor cleat. I had seen your pic in the thread and wondered if you had cut that in. I have never seen that on the bow of a parker. Do you think you could have installed the plate without the access hole?

inshore, I have seen the 60-75A batteries. If I go bigger than 50A I'll just go to 100A for a few dollars more than the 65-75. It's like the wild west out there in Lithium battery world.

 

[rseate]

rseate, I do not have any access port like the one in the pic. Just nav light and anchor cleat. I had seen your pic in the thread and wondered if you had cut that in. I have never seen that on the bow of a parker. Do you think you could have installed the plate without the access hole?

inshore, I have seen the 60-75A batteries. If I go bigger than 50A I'll just go to 100A for a few dollars more than the 65-75. It's like the wild west out there in Lithium battery world.

It was a factory installed port. Could I have installed without it, probably, but I darn shouldn’t want to try.

 

[MartyL]

Seems I don't have a choice...I'll let you know how it goes....or doesn't

 

[rseate]

Seems I don't have a choice...I'll let you know how it goes....or doesn't

If you have any question in preparing or during the install please don’t hesitate to reach out