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[ThatDeafGuy]

So I'm looking at electric trolling motors now that spring is here.  I've got a 14 foot aluminum boat, it's actually quite light, maybe 200 lbs tops.  I've been doing a lot of reading on the "power" of electric motors, some state that for every 200 lbs of weight, there should be 5 lbs of thrust.  Others state 100 lbs to 2 lbs of thrust.  I know that's fairly close, but getting the right power will make all the difference in fishing!

Any advice on your experiences with electric motors?  your insight would be greatly appreciated in my shopping

Thanks

[Rodney]

I use a 55lb thruat Minn Kota for my G3 1442, works great.

[ThatDeafGuy]

Yeah?  What's your battery set up like?

[JustPuttsin]

I have the same trolling motor Rod has and push a 10' inflatable with it. I can go for 5 days without recharging with a interstate deep cycle 12v battery. I just troll at slow speed to get that kind of life out of a charge. If traveling at higher speed your battery time will be reduced by quite a bit.

[DanL]

If you are going to use it for trolling be sure not to get one that can only run at pre-set speeds. It will be more expensive but one with variable speed will make your battery last much longer and being able to finely adjust your speed is critical.

Also go for the largest battery you are willing to budget for and lug around. Group 24 or 27 deep cycle marine batteries are popular choices

[firstlight]

I have a 14 ft Lund and a Minnkota 40 lb and works great.
If the wind gets too strong when trolling it blows me around so I have to start up the gas motor or do something different like wind drift or anchor up.
It would be no different with the 55 lb.

[ThatDeafGuy]

Thanks for the responses guys!  Appreciate it!

Good insight: wind and how to make the most out of your battery.  I don't have a gas motor so that's something I will have to keep in mind with the lakes I go and visit.  At least till I get a replacement 9.9.

Looks like it's shopping time, I'll let you know what I get!

[Damien]

Costco.ca has a 44lb and 55lb.

The 44lb even comes with a charger.

http://www.costco.ca/Endura-MAX-44-%e2%80%93-Moteur-de-p%c3%aache-%c3%a0-la-tra%c3%aene-avec-chargeur-MK105-.product.100114970.html

[banx]

theres a guy in burnaby who sells used batteries as well on craigslist

I bought a class 31 off him and it lasts as long as the brand new class 31 trojan I bought.  55lb thrust 10' inflatable.

[Damien]

Was just at Canadian Tire,

Endura C2 40lb is on sale for $254.

[firstlight]

Whatever you get make sure it has the Maximizer feature for ext. battery life.
If you like to troll then you also want variable speed control.Not the one with 5 pre-set speeds.

[ThatDeafGuy]

Thanks guys, looks like the costco option (Endura MAX 44) is the best, which included the variable speed control and maximizer feature that was pointed out.

I'm excited to try it out.  Probably won't be for about a month or so.  I'll update how it's going.

[firstlight]

I hope you like yours as much as I do mine.
Ive often said it is the best money ive ever spent on boating/fishing stuff.
Nothing like piece and quiet while you troll down the lake.

[FishOn36]

I got a Endura C2 30lb thrust for $119+ tax at Walmart in Langley last month, they only had the one at the time.

[swimmingwiththefishes]

Don't want to hijack this thread but are electrics any good in the salt?

 Just picked up an 11 ft aluminum that will be used mostly in the salt so trying to get an engine that would be a good fit.Thinking a 6hp short gas engine as there is a decent amount of current where I'll be fishing but also considering electric options.