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Newport NV-Series 55lb Thrust Saltwater Transom Mounted Trolling Electric Trolling Motor w/ LED Battery Indicator & 30″ Shaft |
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Newport Kayak Series 36lb Thrust Transom Mounted Saltwater Electric Trolling Motor w/ LED Battery Indicator (24″ Shaft) |
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Newport X-Series 55lb Thrust Transom Mounted Saltwater Electric Trolling Motor w/LED Battery Indicator (36″ Shaft) |
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AQUOS Haswing Black 12V 55LBS 54inch Electric Bow Mount Trolling Motor with Remote Control for Inflatable Boat Kayak Bass Boat Aluminum Boat Fishing, Freshwater and Saltwater Use |
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AQUOS Haswing Black 12V55LBS 48inch Bow Mount Trolling Motor with Remote Control, Wired Foot Control, Quick Release Bracket for Inflatable Boat Bass Boat Aluminum Boat Fishing Freshwater/Saltwater |
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AQUOS Haswing Black 12V 55LBS 48inch Bow Mount Trolling Motor with Remote Control, Quick Release Bracket for Inflatable Boat Kayak Bass Boat Aluminum Boat Fishing, Freshwater/Saltwater Use |
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Minn Kota 1358737 PowerDrive Freshwater Electric-Steer Bow-Mount Trolling Motor with Digital Maximizer, 55 lbs Thrust, 54″ Shaft, Black |
What size trolling motor do I need for a 12 foot aluminum boat?
The thrust motor is eight to 12 feet in length. The thrust motor is 12 to 14 feet in length. The motor is 46lb and is used in a 14-foot boat. 55lb thrust motor is used for a boat of 12 to 16 feet.
How do I know what size trolling motor I need?
The thrust needs to be at least 2 lbs. per 100 lbs. of fully loaded boat weight. If the wind or current is a big factor in where you fish, you’ll want to increase your thrust.
How long will a 55 lb thrust trolling motor run?
The battery’s Amp-Hour rating is a factor in the runtime. The 55lb thrust motor has a 50ah battery that can run for an hour.
How much horsepower does a 12 foot aluminum boat need?
The length and transom width of the boat are used to calculate the calculation. It was found in 33 CFR 183. 53. The answer is about 15hp if you use some common dimensions for a semi v hull of 12 feet.
Is 30lb trolling motor enough?
The weight of the boat is the most important factor to consider when selecting a motor. The first rule of thumb is that you want 2 lbs of thrust for every 100 lbs of weight. If you have a 3000lb boat that is fully loaded, the calculation is (3000/100) which is 60 lbs of thrust.
How many lb thrust trolling motor do I need?
When the boat is full of fuel, people, tackle, etc., we recommend selecting a motor that has at least 2 lbs. of thrust for every 100 lbs.
How big of a battery do I need to run a trolling motor?
A 120-amp deep cycle marine battery with a 120-amp hour rating is recommended by us. Group 27 size or larger is what it is. Your motor will get more run time if the rating is higher.
Will a car battery run a trolling motor?
Will my car battery hold up? Car batteries are not a good idea.
How fast does a 30lb thrust trolling motor go?
When you have a bigger boat, you will need the larger-sized motor. If you don’t, your boat won’t be able to hit anything.
What is the biggest motor you can put on a 12ft jon boat?
Some jon boats allow up to 10 HP, while others only allow 5 to 7 HP. A motor with a top speed of 10 mph is expected. There is a chance that 7 HP could have more than 15 mph.