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.

Does a 24 volt trolling motor last longer than 12 volt?

The 2 key advantages of a 24 volt trolling motor are greater power (i.e. more pounds thrust) and longer runtime.

How fast does a 12 volt trolling motor go?

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.

What size trolling motor do I need?

Boat weight is the most important consideration to take into account when choosing a trolling motor. A beginning rule of thumb is that you want a minimum of 2 lbs of thrust for every 100lbs. For example, if you have a 3000lb boat, fully loaded, then the calculation is (3000/100) * 2 = 60lbs of thrust.

How can I make my trolling motor faster?

The best way that I have always found to increase the speed of a motor is to increase the power of the motor by removing the current motor and installing one that has more power with a larger size and larger pitch prop. Bottom line – a motor only has so much power and spin a propellor only so fast.

How long does trolling motor battery last?

Lead-acid wet cell batteries are one of the most common types of batteries to use with trolling motors. They are an affordable option that can handle the everyday uses of a trolling motor. They typically last around 2-3 years and may require some sort of maintenance.

How long can you troll with a 24-volt trolling motor?

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. Possibly 4 hours of use for the larger extra capacity batteries.

How fast will an 80 lb thrust trolling motor go?

My 80 pound Terrova on my 1860 Horizon would pull 4.0mph in zero wind of current.

How do I know if my Minn Kota is 12V or 24V?

The nameplates are most often found in the foot petals of the motor. Otherwise, you can look at the configuration of the trolling motor batteries to find the volts. Open the hood and look at the battery. If you see 6 cells, it’s a 12-volt battery, but if you see 12 cells, it means it’s a 24-volt battery.

Can you run a trolling motor on a car battery?

Will my car battery work for my trolling motor? No, car batteries are not recommended and can ruin your motor.

Can you use a 24 volt battery on a 12 volt trolling motor?

The answer is NO. Essentially, you have a 12 volt motor. If you try to run it on 24 volts, you will burn it up.

How fast will a 30 lb 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. If you don’t, your boat will not be able to hit anywhere near the maximum speed.

How deep should my trolling motor be in the water?

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.

How fast will a 55 lb thrust trolling motor go?

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. This would take around two hours for the deep cycle battery charge to get completely depleted.

What is the most powerful electric trolling motor?

The most powerful electric trolling motor is made by Minn Kota. and is available in several configurations, including the Minn Kota Ultrex and Minn Kota Terrova detailed above. The 36-volt motor boasts an unparalleled 112 pounds of thrust.

How many amps does a 30lb trolling motor pull?

While the Minn Kota Endura C2 30 Freshwater Transom Mounted Trolling Motor (30″ Shaft) model takes 32 amps/hr to get that 30 lbs of thrust, this one can do 30 lbs of thrust for roughly 18 amps/hr.