Wiring a trolling motor.?.?

I have a 45 lb thrust Minnkota bow mount that I am trying to set up in my boat. I am just going to attach the wire from the foot control directly to a the battery box. My question is that the wires aren't long enough and I need to extend them. Can I go with the same size wire? It's 10 gauge, or do I need something bigger? I'm only going about 2-3 feet. Also would a good crimp with heat shrink be good enough to secure the additional wire? Thanks guys.

I would just use the same size. Wire in a breaker while your at it. 8)

The box has a built in breaker it's made by minnkota. So I guess I'll stick with the same size, that's gonnavsav me a good bit of money. Thanks.

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The box has a built in breaker it's made by minnkota. So I guess I'll stick with the same size, that's gonnavsav me a good bit of money. Thanks.

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If you can wait a week or so, I can ship you the wire you need for free. I have two trolling motor harnesses, and the one I install in back will get a bunch trimmed off....