TWO BATTERIES FOR A 12V TROLLING MOTOR

mav6759

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I JUST HAD A QUICK QUESTION, I HAVE 2 BATTERIES THAT I WANT TO CONNECT TO MY TROLLING MOTOR. DO I CONNECT THEN IN PARALLEL OR SERIES FOR THEM TO DRAIN EVENLY.
 

Silvertip

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Two batteries in series provides 24 volts (12 + 12). You don't want that. Two batteries in parallel provide 12 volts but double the capacity. That's what you want. I trust you understand the physical difference between series and parallel wiring.
 
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