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How many amps does a 24v trolling motor draw?

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Asked by: Eric West

The Force trolling motor can run on 24 volts or 36 volts, and the chart below shows how a 24v setting will draw higher amps then running at 36 volts.

36 Volt Power Source.

Throttle Level Thrust Current
50% 144 N-m (32 lbf) 10 A
60% 191 N-m (43 lbf) 15 A
70% 246 N-m (55 lbf) 21 A
80% 307 N-m (69 lbf) 29 A

How many amps does a Minn Kota Terrova 24 volt draw?

The Terrova has a max draw of 46 amps. For a 12′ run to the batteries you will need 8 gauge multi-strand wires. We recommend using a 60 amp manual reset breaker such as our MKR-19.

Can you run a 24 volt trolling motor on one battery?

24v hooked to 12v will spin for a while on a full battery but there will be no torque. You could stop it with your hand. It is like running your motor with half the spark plugs missing.

What battery do I need for a 24V trolling motor?

If you have a 24-Volt motor, you can use 2 12-Volt batteries in series or a single 24-Volt battery and if you have a 36-Volt motor you can use 3 12-Volt batteries in series.

How many amps does Minn Kota trolling motor draw?

52 amps/hr

The Minn Kota Endura C2 55 Transom – mount 12V 55 lb. Thrust Trolling Motor has a max amp draw of 52 amps/hr but only 5 lbs more thrust.

How many amps does a Minn Kota Endura 30 draw?

Speed Control: 5 Fwd/3 Rev. Max. Amp Draw: 30.

How many amps does a Minn Kota 40 draw?

The Endura 40 is 42 Maximum Amp Draw that at 100% power.

Do I need two batteries for a 24v trolling motor?

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.

How long will a 24 volt trolling motor run?

You will get a day at a time with a 24V trolling system, but it’s nice to be able to plug in at night and charge up both of thos batteries at the same time. I would go with 10 amps per bank at a minimum. My on-board is 15 amps per bank and I charge all the way up overnight (6 hours).

Will a 12v battery power a 24v motor?

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.

How do you wire a 24 volt trolling motor?


We've got our crossover linking battery cable. And we've got the cable that's gonna go from the breaker to the battery. Now we're just gonna connect. Everything.

How many amps does it take to run a trolling motor?

The Force trolling motor can run on 24 volts or 36 volts, and the chart below shows how a 24v setting will draw higher amps then running at 36 volts.



24 Volt Power Source.

Throttle Level Thrust Current
20% 45 N-m (10 lbf) 3 A
30% 70 N-m (16 lbf) 6 A
40% 101 N-m (23 lbf) 9 A
50% 140 N-m (31 lbf) 14 A

Do trolling motors need a circuit breaker?

It is highly recommended that a circuit breaker or fuse be used when installing a trolling motor.

Where do you put a breaker on a trolling motor?

So you want to make sure that you've got a circuit breaker and that is the correct amperage for your trolling motor on on my boat where i've got that mounted. Is right here on the inside.

What size inline fuse do I need for trolling motor?

What is this? To be exact, a 50-amp circuit breaker for a trolling motor and a 60-amp circuit breaker for a trolling motor should always handle more than 10% of the current requirement of the motor.

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.

How long will a 100Ah battery run a trolling motor?

How long can a 100Ah battery run a trolling motor? A 12 volt 100Ah lead acid deep-cycle battery will power a 30lbs thrust Minn Kota trolling motor on Speed 4 setting for about 4 hours.

Can I use a lithium battery for my trolling motor?

Most trolling motors will operate with any 12-volt wet cell, AGM, gel cell deep-cycle marine battery, or lithium battery. However, as we will see shortly, the lithium batteries provide some significant advantages over the other 12V battery types.

How many years do trolling motor batteries 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 many amp hours does a trolling motor battery have?

Most trolling motor batteries fail due to lack of proper charging. We suggest selecting a 12 volt deep cycle marine battery with at least a 110 amp hour rating, usually a group 27 size battery. The higher the amp-hour rating, the more run time you will receive.

Do trolling motors drain battery?

Sharp, heavy shifts in speed will cost you more power, and if you overtax the motor by running at a higher speed for long periods, you’ll drain the battery more quickly.

Should I leave my boat battery charger on all the time?

Some people prefer to leave their boat battery charger plugged in all of the time. However, using any old charger for this purpose can actually overcharge and damage the battery, instead of protecting it. If you want to leave your charger plugged in all the time, make sure that you use a smart trickle charger.

Will a solar panel charge a marine battery?

Yes, it is possible to attach a small 12v or 24v solar panel to your trolling motor battery pack. A small 6-watt to 12-watt panel can, in most situations, keep an already fully charged battery pack maintained while you are not using them.

Will trickle charging hurt a battery?

Leaving an unattended trickle charger on for too long might lead to overheating, causing the battery to boil the electrolyte. The outcome would be a dead battery or a worse case scenario— a possible fire/explosion.

Does running a boat motor charge the battery?

So, it begs the question. Do Outboards Have Alternators & Do They Charge Batteries? Yes. Almost all outboards that have electric start and that were built in the last 20 years, will have either an alternator or a stater that charges the battery when the engine is running.

Can an outboard motor charge 2 batteries?

And have only one battery that can start the engine. Always always advisable to have a second battery to start an engine.

Do marine batteries recharge themselves?

Marine Starting Batteries provide quick but powerful spurts of energy over short periods of time and are designed to start the engine and be rapidly recharged by the engine alternator. A starting battery should not be used for trolling motors or powering appliances.