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FAQs

How fast will a 36 lb thrust trolling motor go? ›

Kayak-specific motors around 36 lb thrust can reach speeds around 3 mph, but larger motors can get up to or even over 5 mph. Either way, it's not an incredibly large change if a larger motor is purchase. However, if you don't buy a large enough motor, it might not actually be enough to push your vessel.

As a general rule, we recommend a 110 amp hour (Ah) rating per battery for 6-8 hours of runtime. If you have a lower Amp Hour rating, you will want to calculate the runtime for your motor. The chart below will show the max amp draw for your motor based on the thrust.

If the motor is not getting enough amperage, it will have issues including working for a short time and then shutting off, being able to turn on the motor but not turn on the prop, steering issues, issues with Advanced GPS Navigation such as Spot Lock not working or being erratic.

The speed of a 36, 46 or 40lb thrust trolling motor on a 7.5-foot boat with a 200-pound load on quiet water will be around 3.5 miles per hour. A 55lb thrust trolling motor in similar circ*mstances will achieve around 4 miles per hour. A 62lb thrust motor will reach about 4.5 miles per hours.

The 36lb, 40lb, 46lb, 55lb, and 62lb thrust motors are all 12v applications, while the 86lb thrust motor is our only 24v trolling motor option. All Newport Trolling Motors require a Marine Deep-Cycle AGM, GEL, or Lead-Acid Battery.

If the 35 Ah battery is a lithium battery you should get almost all of it's stated capacity, so you could run about an hour or more on speed “5”. Speed 1 uses 8 Amps/h so>4h, 2-10A/h so 3.5h, 3-14A/h so >2h, 4-20A/h, and 5-30A/h so >1h.

Will my car battery work for my trolling motor? No, car batteries are not recommended and can ruin your motor.

Conversely, there is such a thing as too much thrust. Installing a 36v motor on a kayak for instance would be dangerous. An overpowered motor will turn your boat very quickly and could lead to an "overboard" type of situation.

Maintaining a proper charge affects the longevity of your trolling motor battery more than any other single factor. For best performance, service your battery regularly, store it in a clean, dry, and temperature-controlled place, and use a trickle charger to keep it at maximum charge throughout the offseason.

How long will a trolling motor run on a full battery? ›

Many of our customers can comfortably run their trolling motor and other accessories for a full day fishing trip with our 50Ah models. With our 100Ah models, many customers report 2 or more full days of fishing before needing a recharge.

RECOMMENDATION: You need at least 2 pounds of thrust for every 100 pounds of fully loaded boat weight (people and gear included). If things like wind or current are major factors where you fish, you'll want a little extra thrust. USE THIS CHART TO HELP DETERMINE HOW MUCH POWER YOU NEED.

Most 16 - 18ft boats require just 55lbs of thrust. Keep the depth of the prop between 6 - 18 inches below the surface of the water. On average, the 12 inch mark (below the surface) is a good starting point. Ensure your trolling motor has a shaft that accommodates these measurements.

So a 36ft lb thrust trolling motor would pull somewhere in the realm of 44 amps at WOT. A 50 amp breaker would be right for the job. *You can also calculate a rough idea of how many hours you would get out of your battery if running at WOT using this same information.

I have a 30lb minn Kota I use on my 14ft shallow car topper.. Works ok - moves about 3mph on top speed.. Really good at slow Walleye trolling speed.. Battery life has been ok, I go a weekend on a battery easy, and hook up a solar panel to help it out. But most of the time I'm on speed 1 or 2.

Conversely, 36V lithium trolling motor batteries offer maintenance-free operation, eliminating the need for periodic maintenance tasks. This feature not only saves time and effort for anglers but also minimizes the risk of oversight leading to battery damage or performance issues.

So 1 hp trolling motor basically equals to 70 lbs of thrust, and about 0.6 horsepower is a 55 lb thrust trolling. More Thoughts About Horsepower vs Thrust Here are some common confusions or misunderstandings of the lb thrust to horsepower. Check them out to help you make a wise choice.