Wiring 2 Big John Dowriggers

[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.

[GrouseWhisperer]

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.

[Big Jack]

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.

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.

[RTRonthefly]

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..