Assuming perfect riding conditions, the use of the best fuel i.e. the distillate marine diesel, and moderate load, 55-pound trolling motors are likely to attain a maximum speed of only
5 miles per hour
.
How big of a boat can a trolling motor push?
| Boat weight (fully loaded) Boat Length Thrust for strong wind or current | 1500 lbs (or less) 14 – 15 ft 40 lbs | 2000 lbs 16 – 17 ft 50 lbs | 2500 lbs 18 – 19 ft 60 lbs | 3000 lbs 20 – 21 ft 70 lbs |
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How strong is a 55lb thrust trolling motor?
As an example, the mid-size 55lb thrust trolling motor has the equivalent power of about
0.84 hp
.
How long will a 24v trolling motor last?
This will give you maximum speed and power and is often necessary on a large boat, or in strong winds. Thus, if you operate your trolling motor at maximum speed, you will typically get about
2 hours
of use from a fully charged pair of “average” batteries.
How far in the water should a trolling motor be?
A trolling motor's ideal propeller should be at a depth that keeps
about 6 inches of water above the blades
. In other words, the centerline of the motor and the prop shaft should be about 12-18 inches below the waterline, depending on the make, model and dimensions of the trolling motor.
Will two trolling motors go faster?
Two motors in the back will just push the bow a little higher in the air, and the stern will dig in deeper, slowing you down.
The boat will be faster with a trolling motor if it's level in the water
.
Do all trolling motors go the same speed?
In fact
two 55 pound thrust motors will not move you any faster than one 30 pound thrust motor
. Higher thrust 12V trolling motors are designed for bigger heavier boats with larger payloads. The maximum speed of a trolling motor is 5 mph regardless of how many pounds of thrust.
How fast does a 40lb thrust trolling motor go?
It is true that the 30 lb, 40 lb, and 55 lb thrust trolling motors all top out at
5 miles per hour
, but you will need the larger-sized motor when you have a larger boat.
What is the fastest trolling motor?
| Product Thrust Propeller | Minn Kota Freshwater Transom 30 lbs, 40 lbs, 45lbs to 55 lbs. Power propeller | Goplus Electric Trolling Motor Thrust Transom 46lbs, 55lbs, and up to 86lbs . 3 blade propeller | Newport Vessels Thrust Saltwater Electric Trolling Motor 36 lbs and 55lbs Power Propeller |
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How fast will a 70 lb thrust trolling motor go?
A 70lb thrust trolling motor will have a speed of about
8 miles/hour
or 15 km/hr.
What is the biggest Minn Kota?
| Model Riptide Terrova 112 lb. / no FP / i-Pilot Link – 87′′ | Max Thrust 112 lbs. | Voltage 36 | Shaft Length 87′′ | Mount Style Slide-Lock |
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Is a 55 lb thrust trolling motor enough?
55 lbs of thrust is going to be plenty
. 12 V power will run out too quickly, you really should look again at 24 V systems. They will LAST longer. And they will cost more.
What size battery do I need for a 50 lb thrust trolling motor?
We suggest selecting a 12 volt deep cycle marine battery with at least a 110 amp hour rating, usually a
group 27 size battery
.
How many HP is a 55lb thrust trolling motor?
Using this formula the popular Newport Vessels NV-Series 55lb Thrust Trolling Motor is rated as 624 watts at the highest forward speed and so 624/746 = 0.84 and would be roughly equivalent to a
0.84 horsepower
motor.
What is the difference between a 12V and 24V trolling motor?
The 24 volt has more power usually and lasts longer in the wind than the 12 volt
. The disadvantage to 24 volt is the price and the extra weight.
Can I use car battery for trolling motor?
Will my car battery work for my trolling motor?
No, car batteries are not recommended and can ruin your motor
.
How long will a marine battery run a trolling motor?
Almost 5 hours
doesn't seem too bad, but that is really a max runtime in ideal conditions. Reality is likely to be less. If the battery is old, damaged or not fully charged then you will not get the rated amp hours from it, reducing your runtime. Significant cold or hot weather will also reduce your runtime.
How far below the boat should the prop be?
If you have a short shaft motor, the top most part of the transom and the lower most part of the boat should be about
15 to 16 inches
. For a long shaft, I think 20 to 21 inches is correct.
How can I make my trolling motor faster?
- Make Your Trolling Motor Faster.
- Change the Battery.
- Reduce the Load of the Canoe.
- Fix a more Streamlined Propeller.
- Put on Lighter Attire.
- Replace the Existing Motor.
- Conclusion.
Can your trolling motor be too long?
A trolling motor shaft can be too long
. If the trolling motor shaft is too long, you risk the propeller hitting bottom or the inability to stow the motor properly. Too long of a shaft can not only damage the propeller but also the rest of the motor and the environment beneath the water as well.
What's the most powerful trolling motor?
Minn Kota
has introduced the most powerful trolling motor on the market featuring 112 pounds of thrust.
How fast can a jon boat go with a trolling motor?
A jon boat powered by a trolling motor can go up to
4 to 5 miles per hour
, but it's rare to reach these top speeds. In most cases you can expect a speed between 2 and 3 mph at maximum throttle.
How do you set up a trolling motor?
Can you have too much thrust on a trolling motor?
You can never have too much thrust
and go with a variable speed. Not only is it more useful it also helps battery life. The one place that many people try to save money is on the electric trolling only to regret it.
How many horsepower is 50 lbs of thrust?
As a point of reference, remember that each pound of thrust is equal to about 0.05 horsepower. So, an average 50-pound thrust motor puts out about
2.5 horsepower
, while the largest of this breed (about 100 pounds of thrust) put out about 5 horsepower.
What is the highest thrust 12 volt trolling motor?
Trolling motors are offered in 12V, 12/24V, 24V and 36V versions, with the most powerful ones offering
more than 100lb
. of thrust, powerful enough to move heavy vessels such as pontoon boats. Maximum thrusts at different voltages are approximately 12V/55lb.
