Modify 12v trolling motor to 24v? Will it burn out?

I have the Minn Kota PowerMax 36 12v trolling motor and would like to modify it to 24v simply bu using 2 12v batteries. Will the motor burn out? Does anyone have any ideas on this?Modify 12v trolling motor to 24v? Will it burn out?
Hook the batteries in parallel - the available power will be doubled without an increase in the voltage - 24 volts will surly turn the motor windings into toast - and in a very short time.Modify 12v trolling motor to 24v? Will it burn out?
This is sheer speculation on my part, but I think you could get good results from 2 batteries in series, with a voltage regulator set at 13.5 volts. No higher than 14 volts for sure. Your run time will no doubt be shorter than if you connected the batts in parallel, but I think the motor would do better on a clean consistent voltage. Fully charged 12V battery is 12.65, new batterys are usually upwards of 13.



BTW, the parallel connection requires 2 identical batteries, matched as to construction, capacity and age. Otherwise the weaker will drain the stronger. But, it gives you more than the combined run time you'd get from the 2 batteries separately, because each is drained more slowly (google "peukert effect"). If you discharge 'em in parallel, best to recharge 'em that way.Modify 12v trolling motor to 24v? Will it burn out?
Leanne is correct you can run them parallel which is done by hooking the batteriws up positive to positive then negative to negative this will give you longer run time on your trolling motor. If you need more power get a bigger pound thrust trolling motor.
A 12 volt motor will give lots of power with 24 volts for about 5 minutes. The power will be out standing. But will burn up, maybe even catch fire.