Trolling motor wiring/plug in

[Jerry L]

I have a 24 volt Terrova on the bow of a Ranger RT178c. The trolling motor plug in and the receiver side (power source) at the bow are failing, causing the terrova to randomly shut down. I am looking at the Deltran power connector set.

Does anyone have any experience with the reliability of the unit? Or is there something else out there that provides a a substantially secure connection, that you have expierence with?

[Scbirddog]

Pleased with it so far. Best built plug that I've been able to find.

https://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tende.../dp/B002UCLJG0

[Jerry L]

Pleased with it so far. Best built plug that I've been able to find.

https://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tende.../dp/B002UCLJG0

Thank You

[Transom]

Yeah that battery tender plug is the way to go.

[Scbirddog]

No problem. I haven't been using it long, but it sure seems like it'll hold up.

[Jerry L]

Pleased with it so far. Best built plug that I've been able to find.

https://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tende.../dp/B002UCLJG0

Did you have any problems with having enough space for terminals that we typically crimp on to the ends of the wiring (power source side or trolling motor side)? I can't remember what gauge of wiring is at the power source to know what size of terminal it will take to slide over the posts of the deltran...

[Scbirddog]

No, the bottom side is open. The top side cover comes off with two screws. I used the yellow ring connectors on mine. There was plenty of space under there.

[Jerry L]

No, the bottom side is open. The top side cover comes off with two screws. I used the yellow ring connectors on mine. There was plenty of space under there.

Thanks again!

[avmech]

Ditto on the Battery Tender. Installed on my boat, fully pleased. Same design as what we use on the larger planes, just smaller.

[akaslyguy]

I couldn't tell from the pic of it.... but I don't guess this would easily replace a regular round marinco plug would it? Doesn't look like it would fit the same spot from what I see, but wondering?

[Transom]

The mounting template is basically two holes overlapping.

[CatFan]

I couldn't tell from the pic of it.... but I don't guess this would easily replace a regular round marinco plug would it? Doesn't look like it would fit the same spot from what I see, but wondering?

They make a plate that can be used for mounting http://products.batterytender.com/Ac...kets-Flat.html

You could use that over the existing cutout if needed. The hole for the receptacle is made by drilling two 1-1/8" holes about 9/16" apart making an oval that is about 1-1/8" tall by 2-1/4" long. The receptacle has flanges, so it will cover slightly larger existing holes. This cutout is a little bigger than the smaller TM plugs.

[akaslyguy]

Ahh... thanks guys