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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 NV-Series 55lb Thrust Saltwater Transom Mounted Trolling Electric Trolling Motor w/ LED Battery Indicator & 30″ 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 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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MotorGuide 940200060 X3 Freshwater Bow Mount Trolling Motor — Cable Steer, Foot-Control — 45-Inch Shaft, 45-Pound Peak Thrust |
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Newport L-Series 86lb Thrust Transom Mounted Saltwater Electric Trolling Motor w/ LED Battery Indicator (40″ Shaft) |
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Minn Kota 1358733 PowerDrive Freshwater Electric-Steer Bow-Mount Trolling Motor with Digital Maximizer, 70 lbs Thrust, 60″ Shaft |
How many lbs of trolling motor do 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.
How big of a trolling motor do I need for a 14ft aluminum boat?
There is an estimated maximum vessel size for each level of thrust. A 40lb thrust motor is used in a boat. The motor is 46lb and is used in a 14-foot boat.
What size battery do I need for a 55 lb thrust trolling motor?
The motor should be 55 lbs. of thrust or less. If your motor has more than 55 lbs of thrust, you will need two batteries for a total of 24V.
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. It’s a good idea to go up from there if you’re going to move against a current or if you’re going to be out on saltwater.
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.
What size battery do I need for a 65 lb thrust 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.
How long will a 12v battery last with a trolling motor?
A 100amp hour rated battery can provide 100 hours of current to a motor. The battery can last up to 25 hours if the motor is running at low speed.
How long will a lithium battery run a trolling motor?
The day was full of runs. A single Dakota Lithium 36V 60 Amp Hour battery is enough to power a motor for a full day in the river current. Some people who fish on low power lakes report two or more days of run time.
How much power does a 30 lb thrust trolling motor use?
The Minn Kota Endura C2 30 Freshwater Transom Mounted Trolling Motor (30″ Shaft) model takes 32 Amps per hour to get 30 lbs of thrust, but this one can do 30 lbs of thrust in about 18 Amps per hour. The thrust of 40 to 45 lbs is roughly 29 Amps/HR instead of 42 Amps/HR.