Electric Trolling Motors My Info

No angling boat is complete lacking a quality electric trolling motor. It is a vital piece of equipment for boat positioning and working structure, and obviously very useful for trolling as well.

Size

The most vital things to think about when buying electric trolling motors are its size and power. The most essential feature is the motor’s size and power. Don’t forget that an aluminum boat is much lighter than a fiberglass one. It is always better to have an oversized electric trolling motor than an undersized one.

For example, although an electric motor with at least 50 lbs of thrust will suffice for a 17,5 foot aluminum boat, a fiberglass boat of the same size will be heavier and demand one with at least 60 lbs of thrust. When choosing your motor, the locations where you plan to take your boat should factor in to making your concluding decision. If you commonly fish in strong tides, strong currents, or heavy winds, you will want to purchase a stronger motor to help you off-set those bad circumstances even if you have a lighter boat.

Shaft Length

You also have to to ensure that the length of the shaft on your motor is appropriate for its purpose. If your shaft that is too short and the motor is a bow mount, it can result in your prop continuously dunking in and out of the water as soon as you come upon a windy day with some waves. This sort of prop action can result in loosing boat control and is unhealthy for your electric motor as it must never be operated out of water.


An electric motor with a longer shaft can give more control, an advantage that outweighs the minor annoyance of lifting and retrieving it. When picking a shaft length, you must also take into consideration how high the bow of your boat sits above the water. “Deep V” boats like the Walleye have bows that sit higher on the water which means that your electric trolling motor should have a extended shaft to off-set the height. For boats that rest closer to the water, such as bass boats, a motor with a shorter shaft is more appropriate.

Power

If you are stuck choosing between the purchase of a 24 volt or a 12 volt electric motor, it is always best to err on the side of caution and buy the larger motor. The 24 volt model has two deep cycle batteries as opposite to the 12 volt model’s 1 deep series battery. In addition to offering more power, a 24 volt electric trolling motor will last two times as long as it has two batteries in comparison to the 12 volt’s 1. The last thing you want when fishing is for your trolling motor to run out of power halfway through your day - especially if you’re in a angling competition!Spilleautomater