New TM hook-up

[Tunnels]

Just got back from Cabela's with my new trolling motor. It's a Minn-Kota Power Drive V2 50# thrust. I wanted something with a small footprint and a small foot controller because of the small front deck on my deep-vee. The manual isn't clear and there is a tag on the wire that says to install a 50amp manual reset circuit breaker between the motor & battery because the boats wiring may not be adequate. I currently have no wiring on the boat & planned on hooking the motor up directly to the battery. The factory wire is long enough to do that. what would be your recommendations?

 

[Zum]

For years I never used a breaker,still don't if I use my little 30lbsTM.
I did put one on,for my 50lbs TM,a manual reset 50amp circuit breaker.They are pretty cheap and they could save your trolling motor...one less thing to worry about.

 

[BLK fisher]

You don't have to put a circuit breaker. The manual reset ones are expensive. Instead you can you a 50 amp inline fuse and just carry a extra fuse.

 

[Zum]

You don't have to put a circuit breaker. The manual reset ones are expensive. Instead you can you a 50 amp inline fuse and just carry a extra fuse.

Expensive??
$10,shipped to Canada...ebay.
A fuse will work as well.