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I just bought a 24 volt trolling motor and was wondering if I need to put an inline fuse or a circuit breaker on it and what amp size? And do i need one for the positive post hooked up to trolling motor and one for the positive post with the jumper wire or just the one for the trolling motor line? Thanks for the help.

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Yes you should have the circuit breaker on the positive side of the battery. a 50 amp may not be big enough depending on what model of trolling motor you bought. You may need a 60amp. Alot of your newer motors are drawing more than 50amps. Check the owners manual or email me I'll help you out.(ASC)

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Nope, just had 4 different people tell me 4 different answers. I emailed Minn Kota and they told me 60 or larger manual reset breaker otherwise the warranty would be null and void. You would never pull my leg buddy. Would you?

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They don't sell them direct to customers is what they told me but Cabelas has them for 39.99. Kinda steep if you ask me but that is the only place that I have found that sells them. Anybody know of any place cheaper please let me know.

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Look at Hannaysmarine.com for all the items you are looking for. Most shops in your area order from this distributor. You can have the page and part # when you stop into your local sporting goods dealer and they can call and confirm $ and in stock. Very helpfull and always updated with new stuff.

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