Capt Rick

For all you guys out there using electric reels, Iwould reallyappreciatesomeadvise onsetting upmy boat for the use ofthem. (wiringsetup, type ofwire, plugsto use, ect.)

Also on the battery set up, do you use a separate battery for each reel(if so,type battery,battery size, ect.)or do you suggest wiring directly intothe boat's outboardbattery system ?

I went to Team Recess' seminar at Outcasta couple of Sundays agoand they got me all fired up, but didn't think to ask questions about this part of it.

I could probably figurethis out myself eventually,but advise from someone with previous experiencewould sure save mesome trial and error time and would greatly be appreciated !

Thanksfor your time! :bowdown

Good fishin' !

Kim

Rick I've wired my boat for electric reels and I'm happy with the setup that i used. I mounted trolling motor receptacles with weather proof covers on gunnel sides and put the trolling motor plugs on the power cords. Make sure that you connect them to power on a fused circuit.

Capt Rick

Thanks for the reply Kim , hey thats acool idea ! :bowdown

Were did you buy the male and female trolling motor plugsand how much did they costyou ?

Also, did you use ainline fuse or breaker and whatamp did you use ?

Thanks again for the reply and info.

Kim

I bought the plugs, receptacles and covers at west marine. It's about the best method I know of, I've installed them on customer boats as well and no complaints so far.

Speckulator

You can wire direct--receptacle or lugs...or you can carry a battery in a small icechest.....

one battery for each reel.......make sure each reel has a fuse or relay or breaker......

If wiring to boat batterys...make sure you use big enough wire and breaker/fuse for the

job(because of the lenghthof the wire run).....Reason behind this is if both reels are used

at the same time......they can draw lotsa amps under a load and blow fuse/breaker.....

George

Out Hookin

Just curious guys but would a smaller battery like a lawn mower battery have enough juice for one reel for one day of deep dropping? I haven't set mine up yet and Ineed all the space I can get. But a dead battery is a worthless battery!