04-24-2025, 02:11 PM
(This post was last modified: 04-24-2025, 02:32 PM by Gone Forever.)
(04-24-2025, 01:18 PM)EyLayo Wrote:Sorry, my mistake, 4AWG, not 4/0 cables. I will correct that.(04-24-2025, 12:11 PM)Gone Forever Wrote: I upgraded from an old 12V 36lb PowerDrive to a new Terrova 24 volt 80lb in a 60" shaft. I also wanted the built in transducer which I got in CHIRP, not mega down or side imaging. This is so I can add a Hummingbird Helix and have them work together while my Garmin will provide Side Imaging for me.
This year I will be running 2 LA batteries from Interstate, just because they are almost new and it looks like the LI's are getting smaller which will help with my battery location on my boat.
I am just getting the motor mounted on the boat today, but if all goes as expected I should be on the water very soon.
I am looking forward to spot lock and using the fob as well as the foot pedal. That was a big part of my choice, I wanted BOTH the foot control and the fob. Fob for E-Z and foot control for when my hands are full.
Was on sale at ABPS for $$2,000, with tax 2,200 but my military discount canceled that so I've got 2K into it so far but need to buy a quick release bracket. I've already got the 60 amp breaker, the 4/0 tinned cables and a Perko #1, or #2 or Both or all off battery switch.
No wires over heating for you. Them are some girthy cables. Take some wrastlin to get them wired to connections
While we are on the subject and before I head off to BPS, what quick release mount do all of you prefer. I had the sliding type on the PD, it was fine, no issues at all. I am looking at and reading reviews for the newer style with the screw knob on the side and don't see any advantage to that, I am also looking at the cam lock type but see there are 3 different models, a plain, one that slides 6" and one that slides 10".
The last type is the puck type where the puck remains on the boat, and you set an outer doughnut that is attached to the motor down around it and push a double pin holder into place. I've had this type before and if I remember it could be a struggle to line up a heavy 24 volt motor and get the pins slid into place.
What do you all have and how do you like them?