Minnkota Autopilot - 12v or 24v?

[kevbob]

I recently bought a used 42lb Autopilot. The previous owner was pretty sure he was running it on 24v. I hooked it up to 12v because all 42lb motors I've seen are 12v. Is there a possibility that it does run on 24v? Is there a way I can find out from the motor?<br /><br />Thanks

 

[JB]

Re: Minnkota Autopilot - 12v or 24v?

Howdy, KevBob.<br /><br />My AP40 is 12volt. I know that there are 24 volt models up in the 70lb+ range.<br /><br />Check with Minn-Kota. I'm pretty sure you have a 12volt model.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[CHUCKB1]

Re: Minnkota Autopilot - 12v or 24v?

kevbob,<br /><br />Don't use the Minn-Kota for extended straight line trolling or you'll burn it out.

 

[bKelly]

Re: Minnkota Autopilot - 12v or 24v?

Kevbob,<br /><br />I have a AP36 and a AP50 and both are 12volt<br /><br />I think that the 12/24 starts at 55# to 60# Thrust.<br /><br />Tight Lines and Solid Hook Sets

 

[kevbob]

Re: Minnkota Autopilot - 12v or 24v?

Thanks for the input. I'll just keep running it on 12v.<br /><br />kevbob