How much power does a trolling motor use?

Asked by: Natasha Chen

Trolling motors are rated in pounds of thrust. As a rule of thumb 72 to 75lb. of thrust roughly equals one horsepower or 746W of electrical power. A typical 12V motor that draws 60A consumes approximately 720W.

How long will a 12V battery run a trolling motor?

Almost 5 hours doesn’t seem too bad, but that is really a max runtime in ideal conditions. Reality is likely to be less. If the battery is old, damaged or not fully charged then you will not get the rated amp hours from it, reducing your runtime. Significant cold or hot weather will also reduce your runtime.

How many amps does a 55lb trolling motor use?

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 long will a trolling motor run on a full battery?

The larger the rating, the more power the battery can hold, and the longer it will be able to power a motor at a given speed. For example, a 100 amperage hour battery is one that would be able to supply 25 amps of power for 4 hours (25 amps * 4 hours = 100 amp hours) before running out of energy.

Will a trolling motor drain a battery?

I don’t think the motor will lose power but battery’s can definitely get weak. Squidwurd If the battery is good 12.6v+ at the battery & the connections + wiring is good. There are only a few reasons for weak TM power. Water intrusion or worn brushes.

Can you use a lithium battery for a trolling motor?

Yes, you can use a lithium battery for a trolling motor, but you need to make sure that the output voltage of the lithium battery does not exceed the voltage required by your trolling motor.

How long will a 36v trolling motor last?

Well-Known Member. You should be getting much more than 4 hours. I would expect to run it hard for a 14 hour day of fishing without running out of power.

How long will a 100ah lithium battery last on trolling motor?

around 25 hours

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. (100 amp hour rating / 4 amps = 25 hours).

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 many amps does a Minn Kota 45 draw?

the Endura 45 and 50 also are 42 Max Amp Draw.

How often do you need to charge trolling motor batteries?

Batteries that are left to sit with less than 12.4 volts are prone to the formation of lead sulfate inside the cells, which will severely impact their performance and lifespan. It’s a good idea to use a trickle charger during the offseason to keep power flowing through the battery, or to re-charge them every month.

How long does it take a trolling motor battery to charge?

The time it takes to charge a trolling motor battery depends on the amperage provided by the battery charger as shown below: 5 amp charger: 10 to 12 hours. 10 amp charger: 5 to 6 hours. 15 amp charger: 3 to 5 hours.

Do trolling motors lose power over time?

Over time, your trolling motor will experience wear and tear. It might not use power as efficiently, so it may draw more power and drain the battery faster. It might also stop working as well, if it can’t get the power it needs from the battery.

How can I make my trolling motor faster?

The best way that I have always found to increase the speed of a motor is to increase the power of the motor by removing the current motor and installing one that has more power with a larger size and larger pitch prop. Bottom line – a motor only has so much power and spin a propellor only so fast.