Big Foot® Trolling Motor Foot Switch
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- Fits hand-operated 12V or 12/24V trolling motors
- Two foot switches in one
- Foot- or hand-activated on/off lever
Designed to fit all hand-operated 12V or 12/24V trolling motors, this trolling motor foot switch is equipped with two switches in one: momentary and on/off, has a foot or hand-activated on/off lever and comes with 32’’ heavy-duty marine wiring. Recommended and used by Tommy Martin, professional bass angler and fishing guide. Installation and wiring required.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by buddyison Just what I needed
I installed a trolling motor on the bow of my two man boat and had to use the hand control to guide the motor ( inconveniant ). The Big Foot eliminated the problem I was having . Thanks
May 2, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by jr43 A good rugged switch
I have had a bigfoot switch for a few years and needed two more high amp switches for another boat. Got two more last month and they seem to be the same quality as before. One of them has been used for 12 volt 30 amps for a continuous 4-5 hours without a problem with overheating or anything.
I've read many times it is important to install on the negative, so I do, and have had no problems.
My only small issue I am having with one of the newer switches is a sticky button cap. The lever works fine, but the plastic shield that protects the rubber button is sticking a bit. When I take my foot of the trolling motor control, it is not stopping instantly every time. Most times it is instant, but on occasion it is sticking on up to maybe 2 seconds. I think it will wear in - if not I will have a look at it and shave a little plastic off the inside. It is not the type of thing I would return a product over, unless I could not fix it myself.
April 20, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by jagar99 great purchase
i have owned one of these for several years no problems. just purchased another one for other boat.
April 19, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Earleybird1 Good switch
I mounted a switch on each side of my casting deck and mounted a hand controlled trolling motor to them. I can operate the motor from either side and the only drawback I've found to them is that they only last about 3 to 4 years due to the rubber cover deteriorates from UV rays. Easy to replace with a screwdriver, two straight wire connectors and some heat shrink tubing.
March 11, 2013
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Does it work on all trolling motors and what about different speedssome motors have 5 speeds in forward and 2 in reverse. will this work?
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This is an on and off switchyou have to change the speed at the motor
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you set the speed with the hand control handle. switch turns it on and off.A:
I think that the switch will work on all 12 volt electrics. Since the switch only controls the powerto the motor in an on/off way, there is no reason that it won't work with motors with different speeds as the speed and direction controls come after the power comes to the motor.A:
set the speed you want on the trolling motor and it will run at that speed when you step on the switch.Details:
Can anyone explain (or show a picture of) what the final install looks like on the tiller/control head of the trolling motor.Does this connect between the battery leads of the trolling motor and the battery?
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YESA:
This connects between the motor and battery, I installed in onto the black wire. I added a plug to my trolling motor and just added it in onto the wires coming from the battery.A:
I think this may be the easiest way to tellyou.Take the clip off of the neg (Black)
wire of your trol. motor. connect that clip
to either wire of BF swicth.Now connect
the black wire from T-motor to the other wire of BF sw. Now put black clamp on
neg.batt. term. and red clamp from trol.
motor to poss. batt. term. TheBF sw. is
now wired in series on the neg. wire.
Hope that helps!
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YESTHE NEGATIVE
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In line on the negative sideA:
instructions say neg. wire. i would recomend this as if a wire broke under your foot it would not short being the neg.A:
Use the NEG. line...A:
It is recomended that the negative wire is cut.Answers
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ON/OFF ONLYA:
It's on/off, has momentary or a flip lever for continuous. Does not steer the boat, you need to do that.A:
Just on/offA:
Just an on / off switch.A:
Just an off/on switch with a continous leverDetails:
Is there a remote switch out there that will handle a 36 volt trolling motor?Answers
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12/24 ONLYDon't know about 36V..
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Designed to fit all hand-operated 12V or 12/24V trolling motors only.A:
Yes BIG FOOTAnswers
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10 ga.A:
16 gaugeA:
10 gauge.A:
10 gage. I use the switches to turn on a Ford starter soilenoid. Keeps from smoking the wires on the switches when using 24 volts on motor.Answers
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No, on and off onlyA:
No. Just an on/off switch.A:
No. This is a simple on and off switch that powers only when the button is down.A:
no it won't turn the motor.A:
No, you have to steer by hand; but it frees you up pretty good if you don't have room for a fully operational foot controlled trolling motor.A:
no. It just turns it on.A:
No, the switch only switches the motor on and off.A:
No, it just starts the motor. They work pretty good!Details:
need to know how to wire for 12/24 systemAnswers
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Just intercept the negative side between batt. and mototA:
The voltage doesn't matter. It is simply an on and off switch for easier use of a hand controlled motor.
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All you do is splice the foot switch in between the battery and the motor on the negative side. Anywhere on the negative wire between the battery and the motor cut the wire and then attach the two ends of the foot switch wires to both ends created from cutting the wire.A:
There is a wiring diagram included with the foot switch. My trolling motor is 12-volts and I connected the 2 wires from the foot switch to break the ground portion of the circuit.1 of 1
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