Although Jones Trolling Motor Services does not ship batteries, The following links are supplied in order to help you properly maintain, and choose the battery type that is right for you.
Geting the Current from the batteries to the trolling motor can sometimes get a little tricky. There are many different ways to accomplish this. Todays higher thrust trolling motors should be wired with a minimum of a number 6 stranded wire cable. An appropriate bow plug (if bowmount) and breaker at the battery should be used. Today's trolling motors can draw up to 55A when on a high setting. The wire, and breaker, must be able to carry this type amp draw. The breaker is used to protect the wiring. Using smaller gauge (higer number) wire with a breaker that is rated at trolling motor draw could result in melted/burned wiring. This is why it is important to match the wiring, breaker, and trolling motor amp draw for Maximum efficiency.
If you are "hardwiring" or not using a plug, then an appropriate terminal block will make for a clean install. Some "standard" wiring diagrams are:
Jones Trolling Motor Services also designs and builds custom wiringharnesses to meet the customer's needs. This includes appropriate switches, connections and wiring.
