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[QUOTE]Musky Punch - 1/15/2009  8:57 PM

Hey everyone, great forum here and lots of awesome information provided by good people and anglers...

Got a boat and I now have a few questions on trolling motors...

The  boat's dry weight is around 600 lbs and its a little over 16 feet.  There's going to be a 20 HP motor on it and usually 3 fisherman in the boat avg weight 170-180 lbs.  The max capacity on the boat is 1118 lbs to give you guys an idea.

After reading online I know for sure I need at least a 40 lb thrust, most likely getting a 55#.

My main question is on the volt system and how it actually works.  I can get a MinnKota endura with 55# thrust transom mount (want transom mount rather than bow) from Gander for $250 bucks.  It's a 12 Volt system though and I'm wondering how long that will actually last.  Some lakes I fish are restricted to only electric motors and we'll fish basically the entire day.  Since I'm relying on specifically the trolling motor to get us around, I don't know if the 12 V will do that.  Also, if I go for the 24 volt system.. how exactly does it work?  I know it goes off two batteries but is one recharging while the other works or what?  How much more is it and is it worth it?

Basically, any information or suggestions regarding the stuff I said above would be great use to me and my family...

Thanks everyone[/QUOTE]

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Posted 1/15/2009 8:57 PM (#355275)
Subject: Trolling motor Voltage and Thurst

Hey everyone, great forum here and lots of awesome information provided by good people and anglers...

Got a boat and I now have a few questions on trolling motors...

The boat's dry weight is around 600 lbs and its a little over 16 feet. There's going to be a 20 HP motor on it and usually 3 fisherman in the boat avg weight 170-180 lbs. The max capacity on the boat is 1118 lbs to give you guys an idea.

After reading online I know for sure I need at least a 40 lb thrust, most likely getting a 55#.

My main question is on the volt system and how it actually works. I can get a MinnKota endura with 55# thrust transom mount (want transom mount rather than bow) from Gander for $250 bucks. It's a 12 Volt system though and I'm wondering how long that will actually last. Some lakes I fish are restricted to only electric motors and we'll fish basically the entire day. Since I'm relying on specifically the trolling motor to get us around, I don't know if the 12 V will do that. Also, if I go for the 24 volt system.. how exactly does it work? I know it goes off two batteries but is one recharging while the other works or what? How much more is it and is it worth it?

Basically, any information or suggestions regarding the stuff I said above would be great use to me and my family...

Thanks everyone