Wiring 2 Big John Dowriggers

I left a email/message on the Big Jon site yesterday and they called me back in the afternoon. I have an older set of outriggers when they were wiring them from the factory with the old 2 prong grey household cord & receptacle using 20 gauge wire. They recommended on the phone re-wiring the whole setup to 12 or 14 gauge wire with a 15 amp fuse. Anyone using 12 gauge - interested to see what plug/receptacle you're using? I can only find accessory/Trolling motor plugs in 8 or 10 AWG.

Hey guys~this thread is from 2012, and I just got 2 PMs about it! The downriggers (and the boat) are long gone unfortunately. Thanks for the help though.

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Originally Posted by RTRonthefly

I left a email/message on the Big Jon site yesterday and they called me back in the afternoon. I have an older set of outriggers when they were wiring them from the factory with the old 2 prong grey household cord & receptacle using 20 gauge wire. They recommended on the phone re-wiring the whole setup to 12 or 14 gauge wire with a 15 amp fuse. Anyone using 12 gauge - interested to see what plug/receptacle you're using? I can only find accessory/Trolling motor plugs in 8 or 10 AWG.

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Wow they must be ancient!

I had one set of plugs and sockets that were for 14 gauge. Round metal units.

How many you need? They would be free if they work for you.

Thanks,

I'm looking for 2 sets for my downriggers.

I was thinking of just using either the pond prowler TM plug/receptacle from Bass Pro in 10ga and just crimping in the 12ga

or

trying the cigarette style accessory plug and receptacle..