More questions from the rookie

[mikesmiph]

Topic this time: trolling motors.  I am looking to replace my old worn out TM. I'm assuming that if I go to a 24volt motor, I have to add a battery. What about the wiring? Do I need to replace the wiring all the way to the bow? What are the advantages of a 24 volt? Time of use? Power? Anything else? Thanks for all the help in the past, and the future.

[Durand Dan]

Yep, two 12v batteries and 12 to 16 gauge stranded wire. The wire you have now is probaly suffiecent. Just check the jacket for size

[TritonTR20]

More power to hold in wind and current, longer run time. I have a 36v and would not go back to anything smaller!