| Connect-Ease Power & Compatibility Guide |
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| Quick reference for product pages, dealer training and customer questions. Always defer to the trolling motor or electronics maker's manual for final fuse/breaker sizing. |
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| System |
Battery Setup |
Typical Trolling Motors |
Typical Max Draw |
Circuit Protection |
Wire Gauge |
Connect-Ease Kits |
| 12V trolling motor |
One 12V deep-cycle (AGM, flooded or 12.8V LiFePO4), Group 24–31, 50–120Ah |
Minn Kota Endura, Traxxis, PowerDrive, Terrova, Riptide (12V); MotorGuide X3, R3, Xi3 (12V); Newport; Watersnake |
Up to ~50A (30–55 lb thrust) |
50A breaker |
8 AWG typical; 6 AWG for long runs |
RCE12VBCHK, RCE12VBLTK, RCE12VBPK, RCE12VBP, RCE12VB8, RCE12VB1S |
| 24V trolling motor |
Two 12V in series, or one 24V single-case lithium, 60–120Ah |
Minn Kota Ultrex, Ulterra, Terrova, Riptide (24V/80 lb); Garmin Force; Lowrance Ghost; MotorGuide Tour/Xi5; Rhodan |
Up to ~56A |
60A resettable breaker |
8 AWG standard; 6 AWG Pro/Heavy Duty |
RCE24VBCHK, RCE24VBK, RCE24VB5CHK, RCE24VPRO, RCE24V5PRO, RCE24VSCK, RCE24VHD, RCE224VCHK, CEB14V |
| 36V trolling motor |
Three 12V in series, or one 36V single-case lithium, 60–120Ah |
Minn Kota Ultrex, Ulterra, Terrova, Riptide (36V/101–112 lb, QUEST); Garmin Force; Lowrance Ghost; MotorGuide Tour Pro/Xi5 |
Up to ~52A |
60A resettable breaker |
8 AWG standard; 6 AWG Pro/Heavy Duty recommended |
RCE36VBCHK, RCE36VBK, RCE36VB5CHK, RCE36VPRO, RCE36VSCK (x2), RCE36VHD, Double Time 36 |
| 48V propulsion / golf cart |
Four 12V in series, or one 48V single-case lithium, 60–120Ah |
48V trolling motors; Club Car, EZGO, Yamaha 48V carts |
Per controller |
Per motor/controller maker |
6 AWG |
RCE48VSCK, RCE48VCHK, RCE48HDK |
| Electronics / FFS (house) |
Dedicated 12V house battery; 12.8V LiFePO4 20–50Ah recommended; up to 16V lithium on Tiller 12–16V |
HELIX, SOLIX, APEX, MEGA Live 2, ICE HELIX, Xplor, ECHOMAP UHD2, GPSMAP, STRIKER, LiveScope Plus / XR (GLS 10), Panoptix, HDS PRO, HDS Live, Elite FS, Eagle, ActiveTarget 2, Vexilar, Marcum flashers; Aqua-Vu cameras |
Graphs 1–3A each; FFS black boxes higher under load |
30A at battery; 3A or 5A per device per maker |
8 AWG backbones (10 AWG bow on Rigger) |
Graph Power Pro, Rigger, Tiller, Tiller 12–16V, YAK-EASE Graph Power, RCE12VB4FK, CE12VB5FK |
| Kayak / ice |
12V LiFePO4 10–60Ah (spade-terminal packs for ice) |
HELIX, SOLIX, APEX, MEGA Live 2, ICE HELIX, Xplor, ECHOMAP UHD2, GPSMAP, STRIKER, LiveScope Plus / XR (GLS 10), Panoptix, HDS PRO, HDS Live, Elite FS, Eagle, ActiveTarget 2, Vexilar, Marcum flashers; Aqua-Vu cameras |
Motor up to ~50A; electronics 1–5A |
50A motor breaker; 3–5A device fuses |
8 AWG motor; 14–16 AWG electronics |
YAK MAX PRO, YAK QUIK, YAK-EASE Graph Power, Spade-A-Nator, Power Pak, Power Pak Pro, Lightnin' |
| Starting / house (outboard) |
12V starting battery + 12V house battery (AGM or LiFePO4) |
Mercury, Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki, Tohatsu outboards |
Cranking amps per engine |
Per engine maker; fuse accessories individually |
6 AWG kits |
CE12VBOMK, RCE12VBM6K, RCE12VBM6CK, RCE12VBM6IK (ACR), RCE12VBM6PK |
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| Electronics covered on product pages |
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| Humminbird |
HELIX, SOLIX, APEX, MEGA Live 2, ICE HELIX |
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| Garmin |
ECHOMAP UHD2, GPSMAP, STRIKER, LiveScope Plus / XR (GLS 10), Panoptix |
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| Lowrance |
HDS PRO, HDS Live, Elite FS, Eagle, ActiveTarget 2 |
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| Raymarine |
Axiom, Element |
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| Ice |
Vexilar, Marcum flashers; Aqua-Vu cameras |
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