More power
With a 24V motor, you will usually have more thrust available. This gives you the ability to move a larger, heavier boat. You will also be able to better handle windy conditions and rough waters. More power means fewer worries.
How long will a 24 volt 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.
Does a 24 volt trolling motor need 2 batteries?
While small and medium trolling motors use a single 12v marine battery, larger trolling motors use larger 24v and 36v systems, and require 2 or 3 marine batteries, accordingly.
Can I run my 12 volt trolling motor on 24 volts?
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.
Can a 24v trolling motor run on 36V?
Running a 36V motor on 24V will work, but you’ll lose considerable power and efficiency.
How many batteries do you need for a 24 volt trolling motor?
24 Volt Systems (2 Batteries)
Two 12-volt deep cycle batteries are required.
How long will a marine battery run a trolling motor?
How long does one 12-volt deep cycle marine battery last with this trolling motor? The runtime depends on the Amp-Hour rating of the battery. Theoretically, a 50AH battery on our 55lb thrust motor will run continuously on the highest speed for an hour.
Do electric trolling motors lose power over time?
A battery or batteries should be checked regularly, as they they are the most common cause of the trolling motor losing power. If your lead-acid battery is over 3 years old, you probably need to replace it. In any case, there are a few things you can do to check if your battery is in good shape.
How long can you run a trolling motor on a 12-volt battery?
In more technical terms, a 100 amp hour rated battery can deliver 100 amp hours of current to a trolling motor. So if a motor was running at low speed and pulling 4 amps, the battery should last around 25 hours.
Can I charge a 24v system with a 12v charger?
Well, you cannot charge a 24 v battery directly with a 12v charger. Of course, this can only be achieved by stepping up a 12v battery charger into 24v or more. However, this method results in an automatic decrease of current, and the battery takes additional time to get charged exhaustively.
What’s the difference between a 12 volt trolling motor and a 24 volt 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.
What size battery do I need for a 55 lb thrust trolling motor?
Using a Newport Vessels 55lb thrust motor continuously for two hours at full speed would require a battery with a 100-120 AH rating.
What happens if I put 24v into 12v?
If you were to run a 12v motor off a 24v battery the stall current could then be excessive if it weren’t limited by the controller. Therefore, provided you chose a controller suitable for the motor you use, you can usually run a motor 12v motor from a 24v battery with no effect except that full speed is doubled.
Is my Minn Kota 12 or 24 volt?
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.
How fast will a 40 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.
What does 36V trolling motor mean?
A 24V trolling motor use 50+ amps for running on the water wide open for 2.25 hr, whereas a 36V uses 40 amps and runs for 3 hrs with a heavy load. Thus, one can use a 24V to run a 36V trolling motor. Even the amperes used by a 24V trolling motor depend on the speed setting, current, wind, boat weight, etc.
How many batteries do I need for a 36 volt trolling motor?
36 Volt Systems (3 batteries): 1. Three 12-volt deep cycle batteries are required.
