Trolling motor plugs and receptacles

nixie1 · 08-07-06, 08:57 PM

I just upgraded from a 65lb MK to a 80lb MK TM with universal sonar. Got the TM home and found out that my old TM had a 3 prong plug. The new one has a 4 prong plug. My question is this: which should I change out, the plug or the receptacle. Is there a reason the 80lb U/S needs a 4 prong???
Any advice you can offer will be a big help. I don't want to change out the wrong thing and either fry my TM or degrade its capabilities.
Thanks!

1FASTLASER · 08-08-06, 06:22 AM

Dont quote me but I do beleive that the 8-lb troller is a 36volt troller and needs a third battery.

nixie1 · 08-08-06, 07:13 AM

Actually, it is the biggest MK TM that I could get and still stay with a 2 battery system. The plug has 12 - 24v DC stamped on it. This is the only thing I am sure of because I did not want to add another battery to my boat.

lizardsrule · 08-08-06, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by nixie1

Actually, it is the biggest MK TM that I could get and still stay with a 2 battery system. The plug has 12 - 24v DC stamped on it. This is the only thing I am sure of because I did not want to add another battery to my boat.

Was your old system a 12 volt system or a 24 volt system? If it was a 12 volt system, then my guess is you need to put the 4 prong plug on to switch back and forth between 12 or 24 volts. I'm no expert on this however. Why not just call the manufacturer?

Lizards

zooker · 08-08-06, 05:22 PM

change the whole thing minnkota makes a plug and socket to gather for round $12 ya can find them at walmart.. i rigged one on my moter guide have had no problems..

zooker

nixie1 · 08-08-06, 07:02 PM

Thanks for the advice, all. I will contact Minn Kota, just to be on the safe side. I wouldn't want to burn up the motor before I get to test it out on the water.

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08-07-06, 08:57 PM	#1
nixie1 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Iberia, LA Posts: 9	Trolling motor plugs and receptacles I just upgraded from a 65lb MK to a 80lb MK TM with universal sonar. Got the TM home and found out that my old TM had a 3 prong plug. The new one has a 4 prong plug. My question is this: which should I change out, the plug or the receptacle. Is there a reason the 80lb U/S needs a 4 prong??? Any advice you can offer will be a big help. I don't want to change out the wrong thing and either fry my TM or degrade its capabilities. Thanks!

08-08-06, 06:22 AM	#2
1FASTLASER BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: crossett,arkansas Posts: 2,777	Dont quote me but I do beleive that the 8-lb troller is a 36volt troller and needs a third battery. __________________ Laser's rule with Merc's doing the pushing..........KEEP THE WETSIDE DOWN AND THE DRY SIDE UP!!!!!!

08-08-06, 05:22 PM	#5
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	change the whole thing minnkota makes a plug and socket to gather for round $12 ya can find them at walmart.. i rigged one on my moter guide have had no problems.. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

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08-08-06, 07:13 AM	#3
nixie1 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Iberia, LA Posts: 9	Actually, it is the biggest MK TM that I could get and still stay with a 2 battery system. The plug has 12 - 24v DC stamped on it. This is the only thing I am sure of because I did not want to add another battery to my boat.

08-08-06, 07:02 PM	#6
nixie1 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Iberia, LA Posts: 9	Thanks for the advice, all. I will contact Minn Kota, just to be on the safe side. I wouldn't want to burn up the motor before I get to test it out on the water.

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