How to convert 12 to 24v

gpbassbuter · 10-13-09, 08:44 PM

How simple is it to convert my 12v foot controlled trolling motor to 24 volt. I guess to start I would have to change my 12v to a 24v? Is that too much of a DUH question?
And what about the wiring? I have a 190tx tracker.

bamabassman · 10-13-09, 09:21 PM

Hey bud, welcome to the site first of all. Now as for your question... I can't "tell" you in detail how to do it. But if you will use the search button and look back in the forums. I do believe there is a thread on this subject already. I am not so good at bringing these things up for you, but others here are great at this sort of thing. It isn't very hard to do and I think you are doing the correct thing in switching to a 24 volt system. Hopefully someone here can bring up the thread on it for you. Relax and your question will be answered in a bit pal. Have fun here too ok?

BigBassin144 · 10-13-09, 09:26 PM

You mean replacing your 12v TM with a new 24v TM and adding an extra bettery to the system, right? Cause the way it is worded sounds like you want to turn your 12v into a 24v TM.

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gpbassbuter · 10-13-09, 09:41 PM

I guess that's the easy part, then comes the wiring. Do I have to change the gauge of wire? Not to bright on the electrical side of this.

bassboogieman · 10-14-09, 07:38 AM

To change over to a 24v T/m you will need #6 gauge wire and a 50a bkr minimum. Check the wire already there as many manufacturers use #6 copper as standard. If you have #6 cu then (minimally) you only need to check the breaker size, add a battery and the new T/m. You may also have to change to a heavier socket and plug. I've seen the small 3 prong plugs, typically used with 12v T/m's get hot and catch fire when used with a 24v motor. If your current battery is more than a year old, you will likely be better off with TWO new batteries. It's not an econominical upgrade, should be around $1100 (+/-) depending upon which 24v T/m you choose and the brand and type of batteries (2). Should you need to re-wire, change the breaker and plug add another $90 (+/-). Check the link for additional information.

http://myweb.cableone.net/jonestroll...ec61f50-9.html

gpbassbuter · 10-14-09, 09:02 PM

Thank you very much. This will help me out alot.

10-13-09, 08:44 PM	#1
gpbassbuter BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: grand prairie texas Posts: 4	How to convert 12 to 24v How simple is it to convert my 12v foot controlled trolling motor to 24 volt. I guess to start I would have to change my 12v to a 24v? Is that too much of a DUH question? And what about the wiring? I have a 190tx tracker.

10-13-09, 09:21 PM	#2
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	Hey bud, welcome to the site first of all. Now as for your question... I can't "tell" you in detail how to do it. But if you will use the search button and look back in the forums. I do believe there is a thread on this subject already. I am not so good at bringing these things up for you, but others here are great at this sort of thing. It isn't very hard to do and I think you are doing the correct thing in switching to a 24 volt system. Hopefully someone here can bring up the thread on it for you. Relax and your question will be answered in a bit pal. Have fun here too ok? __________________ so many lures, so little time.

10-13-09, 09:26 PM	#3
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	You mean replacing your 12v TM with a new 24v TM and adding an extra bettery to the system, right? Cause the way it is worded sounds like you want to turn your 12v into a 24v TM. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

10-14-09, 07:38 AM	#5
bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	To change over to a 24v T/m you will need #6 gauge wire and a 50a bkr minimum. Check the wire already there as many manufacturers use #6 copper as standard. If you have #6 cu then (minimally) you only need to check the breaker size, add a battery and the new T/m. You may also have to change to a heavier socket and plug. I've seen the small 3 prong plugs, typically used with 12v T/m's get hot and catch fire when used with a 24v motor. If your current battery is more than a year old, you will likely be better off with TWO new batteries. It's not an econominical upgrade, should be around $1100 (+/-) depending upon which 24v T/m you choose and the brand and type of batteries (2). Should you need to re-wire, change the breaker and plug add another $90 (+/-). Check the link for additional information. http://myweb.cableone.net/jonestroll...ec61f50-9.html Last edited by bassboogieman; 10-14-09 at 07:57 AM.

10-13-09, 09:41 PM	#4
gpbassbuter BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: grand prairie texas Posts: 4	I guess that's the easy part, then comes the wiring. Do I have to change the gauge of wire? Not to bright on the electrical side of this.

10-14-09, 09:02 PM	#6
gpbassbuter BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: grand prairie texas Posts: 4	Thank you very much. This will help me out alot.

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