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Newport NV-Series 86lb Thrust Transom Mounted Saltwater Electric Trolling Motor w/ LED Battery Indicator (36″ Shaft) |
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Newport Vessels NK180 Kayak Trolling Motor w/Mounting & Steering Bracket Kit 1.8hp Equivalent Brushless Motor Compatible w/ 24V Lithium, AGM, or Lead Acid Deep Cycle Batteries (Battery Not Included) |
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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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Watersnake Tracer Transom Mount Trolling Freshwater Motor |
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Newport L-Series 62lb Thrust Transom Mounted Saltwater Electric Trolling Motor w/ LED Battery Indicator (40″ Shaft) |
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Newport Kayak Series 55lb Thrust Transom Mounted Saltwater Electric Trolling Motor w/LED Battery Indicator (24″ Shaft) |
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ProNav Angler for Minn Kota PowerDrive Trolling Motors |
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Minn Kota Endura C2 30 Freshwater Transom Mounted Trolling Motor (30″ Shaft) |
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Watersnake – Shadow Bow Mount Foot Control Motor Trolling Motor |
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Minn Kota 1363565 Riptide PowerDrive Saltwater Electric-Steer Bow-Mount Trolling Motor with Digital Maximizer & Copilot, 70 lbs Thrust, 54″ Shaft |
What size motor is recommended for a 13 foot Boston Whaler?
A two-stroke-power-cycle engine of 15 or 20 HP is sufficient for the Boston Whaler. If you’re not sure, go with the 20- HP engine. The early 13-foot Boston Whaler boats had a 20- HP engine.
What size trolling motor do I need for a 12 foot boat?
There is an estimated maximum vessel size for each level of thrust: 36lb thrust motor, eight to 12 foot boat. A 40lb thrust motor is used in a boat. The motor is 46lb and is used in a 14-foot boat.
How do I know what size trolling motor I need?
The thrust needs to be at least 2 lbs. for every 100 lbs. of fully loaded boat weight. If the wind or current is a big factor in where you fish, you will want to increase your thrust.
Is 30lb trolling motor enough?
The weight of the boat is the most important factor to consider when selecting a motor. The minimum thrust for every 100 lbs is 2 lbs. If you have a 3000lb boat that is fully loaded, the calculation is (3000/100) which is 60 lbs of thrust.
Can I run a trolling motor on a marine starting battery?
It’s not a good idea to use a starting battery for a powered appliance. The batteries are designed to discharge slowly over a long period of time and to be able to handle hundreds of charging and discharging cycles.
How fast is a 13 foot Boston Whaler?
A 13 will go as fast with a light load and 25 HP as it will with a 40 HP. I think that’s correct. My 13 tops out at 30 mph with a light load.
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.
Is a 55lb thrust trolling motor big enough?
You’re definitely looking at investing in a 55lb thrust motor on a large vessel. If you’re going to be out on saltwater or moving against a current, it’s a good idea to go up from there.
Can you add a trolling motor to any boat?
Yes, that is correct! If you want to put a motor on your paddle boat, you need a big one. Since paddle boats come in many different sizes, you need to make sure that your boat is large enough to carry both your weight and the extra weight of your motor along with the batteries.
Can you put a trolling motor on any boat?
It is possible to mount a motor on a boat with a bow rail. A bow-mounted trolly motor is designed for use on boats without a rail.
Can you mount a trolling motor on any boat?
It is possible, and you can do it without hurting your boat. Depending on the type and size of the boat, the method you use will be different. The installation of the trolly motor can be done with brackets or bolts.
Can you drill into Boston Whaler?
A properly sealed Boston Whaler boat hull will prevent water from entering the interior of the hull. Boston Whalers are not the only ones who have this requirement. It is important to seal the holes drilled below the water line. The Boston Whaler boat’s hull is very thin.