03-24-2011, 01:21 AM
Check out this link:
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I used a 17 pound thrust motor for years on a 12 foot boat , with the maximizer and a 30 series marine battery for years. I could troll for 2 days in good conditions on a full charge at 1/2 -1 speed.
On speed 4 (full bore) at 25 amps draw it would only last 4-5 hours.
I used the gas motor to get from place to place.
The newer motors are much more efficient and have the maximizer built in. I think 34 lb is the smallest one available now. If you are only using it to go into the shallows in stealth mode you probably don't need to worry much about battery charge drain.
My buddy had a 34 lb for his 16 footer and changed to the next bigger size.
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[url "http://www.minnkotamotors.com/selectamotor/"][/url][/url]http://www.minnkotamotors.com/selectamotor/[/url]
I used a 17 pound thrust motor for years on a 12 foot boat , with the maximizer and a 30 series marine battery for years. I could troll for 2 days in good conditions on a full charge at 1/2 -1 speed.
On speed 4 (full bore) at 25 amps draw it would only last 4-5 hours.
I used the gas motor to get from place to place.
The newer motors are much more efficient and have the maximizer built in. I think 34 lb is the smallest one available now. If you are only using it to go into the shallows in stealth mode you probably don't need to worry much about battery charge drain.
My buddy had a 34 lb for his 16 footer and changed to the next bigger size.
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