Marinco 70A Trolling Motor Plug & Receptacle, 12VCPS3
Score By Feature
OveReview Final Score
Product Description
Questions & Answers
There's nothing more to it.
I used it for my Minn Kota 70lb thrust, 54 inch shaft, 24 volt Minn Kota and had no problems with it. I've had mine for two years and have had no problems with it; all you have to do is match the gauge of the electric cables from the battery to where you want to plug it in (approximately two feet).
It worked perfectly! There will be no hot plugs any longer. I used 8 gauge, but 6 g or even 4 g would be fine.
It has enough weight to support a 36V trolling motor! I've been using the 4 lug on a 36V Riptide for years and have been waiting for this 3 lug to replace the old 4 lug that I didn't unplug, clean, or inspect on a regular basis! This is the heaviest trolling motor plug I can find, rated for up to 48V and 70 amps. Salt water got in at some point, allowing corrosion to form and causing it to overheat and melt. Simply inspect and clean on a regular basis!
Selected User Reviews For Marinco 70A Trolling Motor Plug & Receptacle, 12VCPS3
br>Well, one day it caught fire, and if I hadn't acted quickly, it could have spread to the rest of the boat. When plastic catches fire, it can be a dangerous situation. Most people will opt for the unit below this one, which is rated at around 40 amps, but if your trolling motor has a thrust of 70 pounds or more, you're taking a significant risk. There have been numerous reports of similar fires caused by a plug that was not properly rated. When I use this unit with my 80-ton trolling motor, the plug never gets warm, and the motor performs better. It's also possible that the lower rated plug was to blame for a number of I-Plug failures. I had a problem with the pilot unit as well. This was not only a good purchase, but also a wise one, and one that I know is much safer.
The 70A 3-wire plug/jack set is the subject of this review. What should I do first? br>br>There is an optional faceplate that, if used, does not have a gasket to seal it to the boat. It has two mounting screws, but they only hold the faceplate in place and provide no mechanical benefit in terms of anchoring the receptacle to the boat. br>The receptacle is held in place by a thin plastic nut with one row of threads. When the jack is pulled out of the receptacle, it is so loose that it falls out. The receptacle, on the other hand, pulls away from the boat. When the receptacle is not in use, it is sealed with a rubber cap. Because it's too small, it either pops out or lets water into the contacts even if it stays closed. When 6ga wires are used, the thin gasket that keeps water out of the plug pulls away from the connector body. The Pros: br>br>The Pros: br>br>The Pros: br>b The connectors are nice and solid, and the wires are well-attached (an allen key is even included). Regrettably, it is largely unusable without significant changes. I put a one on the board. Water is kept out by inserting a 27" diameter disc into the back of the receptacle cover. Still looking for an answer to the installation nut - Another reviewer suggested using teflon tape, but that doesn't appear to be as durable as I'd like; the nut is simply too thin.
A task that should have taken an hour took four hours, and the results were poor. This is the second Marinco product that has failed due to poor design. The other had shorted out and was on the verge of setting my boat on fire. I had a flawless installation with this one. Screw the nut on the back of the receptacle as the final piece. It's not going to be easy threading this one, especially since it's hidden behind a plate in the boat. You'd think that for $50, you'd get a good deal. 00 that they would provide you with a high-quality piece that was simple to thread. Obviously, this is not true. When you get your plug and receptacle, thread the nut on the back of the receptacle several times and tighten it. Thankfully, I purchased this from Amazon, and a replacement is on its way. Because all of the holes have already been drilled and the installation is already set up for the receptacle's and nut's poorly designed threads, I'll have to stick with this receptacle. Marinco's purchasing agent. You may have saved a few dollars on the large nuts on the back of the trash can, but you're losing customers as a result.
When I upgraded my trolling motor to a 24 volt unit, I purchased this as a plug/receptacle combo from my local boat dealer. I also paid a lot of money for it. When I put it together, I discovered that only one of the three screws holding the plug body together was missing. Marinco was contacted to see if they had any extras on hand. It's been a month since I've heard from them. I think I misplaced them, according to the boat dealer. So I placed an order for this and received all three screws as well as a replacement plug. I'm pleased with this plug, but not with Marinco's customer service or my local boat dealer. Good plug, good receptacle, well-made and simple to set up. I wish I had looked here first before paying $84 for an unfinished kit at the dealer.
I used it to connect my trolling motor to my boat. For a novice electrician, the installation instructions were a bit confusing. The ferule system for attaching the relatively heavy gauge wire (6 gauge) was suspect, and the wire was difficult to keep in place. You had to put the stripped wire into the ferule (light metal cup), plug it into the plug/receptacle, and use set screws to crush the ferule to the wire. This obliterated the ferule, and if it didn't hold (which it didn't the first time), you'd need more. Because I was only using two wires, I was fortunate to have two extra ferules, which held the second time (albeit on the edge). The plug/receptacle was well-made and functional once it was installed. The straight plug in (as opposed to the plug/lock receptacle) works fine, and the receptacle holds the plug securely. I believe there could be a better system for attaching the heavy gauge wire (although I have no experience with anything else), but the plug works fine.
This recepticale is extremely durable and exactly what I needed for my trolling motor's high amp draw (mine is used in high tidal current situations and tends to use maximum power to hold anchor mode / spot lock). It's super simple to put together (just remember to wear a mask when drilling through fiber glass!). Long leads to connect to, and the locking nut, as others have mentioned, was not an issue for me. It had a very tight and snug grip on me.
Is this a more effective promotional tool? Yes, that is correct. DUH! As a former user of a twist lock plug for a trolling motor, I can attest to the putrefaction of twist locks in comparison to this connector. This also makes use of the same round-hole technique. The contact plug is widely considered to be the best option for high-voltage applications. applications at the moment Purchase this, toss out the NEMA knockoffs, and triumph.
That is not the case with this one! It's a colossal plug with not one, but TWO allen screws holding the wires in place! br>As others have mentioned, the big plastic nut that holds this in place from the back is a joke, and I expect it to snap once it ages and becomes brittle (as most plastic on a boat does!). When that happens, I'll simply replace the plastic nut with a water hose clamp. br>Apart from that, it provides full 24V @ 55A power to our Terova trolling motor while remaining cool.
Related Products For Marinco 70A Trolling Motor Plug & Receptacle, 12VCPS3
