Electric motors and battery combinations...>>>

"Marty S." wrote in message
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I'm looking for information about electric motors and the most efficient
battery combinations in terms of weight of adding a battery vs. the power
that going to 24volt might give me. I live in an area that doesn't allow
gas motors on its reservoirs; only electric motors, so I could only power
my
12' jon boat with electric. I'd like to match up the most efficient
combination of motor size, battery, and weight. I would like to know if I
get longer run time and/or more power with a 50lb 12volt motor or a
similar
sized 24volt motor? Or, would I get a better weight-power-endurance
combination getting a 36volt, 100+ lb motor??

Also, would I get more run time from 2 batteries (1 to run, and one as a
spare, i.e., "refuel") with a 12volt motor, or 2 batteries running
simultaneously on a 24volt motor?

questions, questions, questions...

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Marty S.
Baltimore, MD USA



One of the local guides I know uses a 36 volt system, Running full power
against the current all day he has battery to spare for another day if he
can't get it recharged. On top of that, guess what.. He only has three
batteries in his boat. Yup the battery for the big motor is wired in series
with the other two for his 36 volts.


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Bob La Londe
Yuma, Az
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If you know, I would like his assessment of risk using his "big motor"
battery for trolling. That is, does he accept his risk that he will be
caught without starting power, does he monitor his voltage or battery
condition on a regular basis for reserve starting power or any other method?
It sounds like a good idea. I am due to replace my 24V TM in the near
future and would like some thoughts on the 36V system with 3 batteries
maximum in the boat. What would be involved with the standard charging
system, 12V, that is in use on the "big motor" now.
Al Crumrine

"Bob La Londe" wrote in message
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One of the local guides I know uses a 36 volt system, Running full power
against the current all day he has battery to spare for another day if he
can't get it recharged. On top of that, guess what.. He only has three
batteries in his boat. Yup the battery for the big motor is wired in
series
with the other two for his 36 volts.

Electrically the battery on the big motor will charge normally when the big
motor is on.

As to risk. He told me has has been doing it that way for about four years
now with no problems.



"Acee" wrote in message
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If you know, I would like his assessment of risk using his "big motor"
battery for trolling. That is, does he accept his risk that he will be
caught without starting power, does he monitor his voltage or battery
condition on a regular basis for reserve starting power or any other
method?
It sounds like a good idea. I am due to replace my 24V TM in the near
future and would like some thoughts on the 36V system with 3 batteries
maximum in the boat. What would be involved with the standard charging
system, 12V, that is in use on the "big motor" now.
Al Crumrine

"Bob La Londe" wrote in message
...
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One of the local guides I know uses a 36 volt system, Running full
power
against the current all day he has battery to spare for another day if
he
can't get it recharged. On top of that, guess what.. He only has three
batteries in his boat. Yup the battery for the big motor is wired in
series
with the other two for his 36 volts.

Sounds promising. Thanks.
Al Crumrine

"Bob La Londe" wrote in message
...
Electrically the battery on the big motor will charge normally when the
big
motor is on.
As to risk. He told me has has been doing it that way for about four
years
now with no problems.

"Acee" wrote in message
news:HvOEb.403945$Dw6.1257180@attbi_s02...
If you know, I would like his assessment of risk using his "big motor"
battery for trolling. That is, does he accept his risk that he will be
caught without starting power, does he monitor his voltage or battery
condition on a regular basis for reserve starting power or any other
method?
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That is the only way I have ever seen anyone run a 36V.

"Bob La Londe" wrote in message
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"Marty S." wrote in message
...
I'm looking for information about electric motors and the most efficient
battery combinations in terms of weight of adding a battery vs. the
power
that going to 24volt might give me. I live in an area that doesn't
allow
gas motors on its reservoirs; only electric motors, so I could only
power
my
12' jon boat with electric. I'd like to match up the most efficient
combination of motor size, battery, and weight. I would like to know if
I
get longer run time and/or more power with a 50lb 12volt motor or a
similar
sized 24volt motor? Or, would I get a better weight-power-endurance
combination getting a 36volt, 100+ lb motor??

Also, would I get more run time from 2 batteries (1 to run, and one as a
spare, i.e., "refuel") with a 12volt motor, or 2 batteries running
simultaneously on a 24volt motor?

questions, questions, questions...

--
Marty S.
Baltimore, MD USA



One of the local guides I know uses a 36 volt system, Running full power
against the current all day he has battery to spare for another day if he
can't get it recharged. On top of that, guess what.. He only has three
batteries in his boat. Yup the battery for the big motor is wired in
series
with the other two for his 36 volts.


--
Bob La Londe
Yuma, Az
http://www.YumaBassMan.com
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Really? I have seen lots of guys run four batteries aorund here.

Three plus one.




"Steve Erwin" wrote in message
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That is the only way I have ever seen anyone run a 36V.

"Bob La Londe" wrote in message
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"Marty S." wrote in message
...
I'm looking for information about electric motors and the most
efficient
battery combinations in terms of weight of adding a battery vs. the
power
that going to 24volt might give me. I live in an area that doesn't
allow
gas motors on its reservoirs; only electric motors, so I could only
power
my
12' jon boat with electric. I'd like to match up the most efficient
combination of motor size, battery, and weight. I would like to know
if
I
get longer run time and/or more power with a 50lb 12volt motor or a
similar
sized 24volt motor? Or, would I get a better weight-power-endurance
combination getting a 36volt, 100+ lb motor??

Also, would I get more run time from 2 batteries (1 to run, and one as
a
spare, i.e., "refuel") with a 12volt motor, or 2 batteries running
simultaneously on a 24volt motor?

questions, questions, questions...

--
Marty S.
Baltimore, MD USA



One of the local guides I know uses a 36 volt system, Running full
power
against the current all day he has battery to spare for another day if
he
can't get it recharged. On top of that, guess what.. He only has three
batteries in his boat. Yup the battery for the big motor is wired in
series
with the other two for his 36 volts.


--
Bob La Londe
Yuma, Az
http://www.YumaBassMan.com
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"Steve Erwin" wrote in message ...
That is the only way I have ever seen anyone run a 36V.

My Cobra Coosa 216 came with a 36 volt system. It has 3 deep cycle batteries and a starting
battery.
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Steve
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