Upgrading to a Ghost

[Bigq47]

Guys I have a 2000 TR21 with a motorguide trolling motor. If I upgrade to a ghost will I need to replace the trolling motor breaker? I know the ultrex would require that but I have not seen anything about that for the ghost. Thanks!

[duracraftman]

What do you mean you have to replace the breaker for an ultrex? Are you going from a 24 volt system to a 36?

[1bluemcm]

Don't know if it'll help, running mine on max in a 24V setup I saw a steady 40-41 amp draw over a few minutes of running.

[catdude28]

50 amp breaker for the Ghost. Not sure if they recommend disconnecting from batteries while charging, like MK and Garmin do, but it is always a good practice to unplug or use a disconnect switch.

[Bigq47]

My boat has a 50A breaker ultrex require a 60A

[catdude28]

My boat has a 50A breaker ultrex require a 60A

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Correct, 60 for Ultrex and Force.

[Marc Marcantonio]

50 amp breaker is good, and yes, Lowrance recommends disconnecting the breaker when charging. Even though protection is built in, stuff happens so don't take the chance.

[sabbott1958]

You will love the Ghost.

[WVBullet]

My MG 109 requires a 60. It had a 50 in it once and kept kicking it. Fixed that. My next TM will be a Ghost unless someone pulls something pretty dang special out of their hat between now and then.

[LTZ25]

My MG 109 requires a 60. It had a 50 in it once and kept kicking it. Fixed that. My next TM will be a Ghost unless someone pulls something pretty dang special out of their hat between now and then.

Me too .

[duracraftman]

Ah, ok. 50 amp to a 60 amp. My boat had a 50 amp breaker in the back and I kept popping it with my fortrex. I replaced it with a 60 amp before I upgraded to an ultrex. Makes sense. Those batteries push a lot of amps.

[MBDiagMan]

If you are changing to a higher rated circuit breaker, make sure the wire is adequate for that current load. 6” Amps will require #6 wire.