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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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MotorGuide Xi3 Freshwater Trolling Motor, Wireless, Bow Mount – 48-inch Shaft, 55-Pound Peak Thrust |
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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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MotorGuide 940200050 X3 Freshwater Bow Mount Trolling Motor — Cable Steer, Foot-Control — 36-Inch Shaft, 45-Pound Peak Thrust |
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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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Newport Kayak Series 55lb Thrust Transom Mounted Saltwater Electric Trolling Motor w/LED Battery Indicator (24″ Shaft) |
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MotorGuide 940700270 Xi3 Kayak Trolling Motor with Wireless FOB Control (Non GPS), 55lb Thrust, 36 Shaft, 12-Volt |
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Watersnake – Shadow Bow Mount Foot Control Motor Trolling Motor |
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Watersnake Tracer Transom Mount Trolling Freshwater Motor |
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 do you match a trolling motor to a boat?
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 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’ll want to increase your thrust.
How long will a 100Ah battery last with a 55 lb thrust trolling motor?
A Newport vessel has a 55lb thrust motor that draws a current of 52A. If you use a 100Ah battery, you will be able to run that motor at full speed for almost 2 hours.
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 many HP is 55 lbs of thrust?
The Newport Vessels 55lb thrust trolling motor is rated as 622 watt at the highest forward speed and so 624/746 is roughly equivalent to a 0.84hp motor.
What is the max speed of a 30lb thrust trolling motor?
Two 55 pound thrust motor won’t move you as fast as a 30 pound thrust motor. A higher thrust 12V trolly motor is designed for larger boats. The maximum speed of a motor is determined by how much thrust it has.