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Electric motors and battery combinations...>>>
That is the only way I have ever seen anyone run a 36V.
"Bob La Londe" wrote in message ... "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 Promote Your Fishing, Boating, or Guide Site for Free Simply add it to our index page. No reciprocal link required. (Requested, but not required) |
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Really? I have seen lots of guys run four batteries aorund here.
Three plus one. "Steve Erwin" wrote in message ... That is the only way I have ever seen anyone run a 36V. "Bob La Londe" wrote in message ... "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 Promote Your Fishing, Boating, or Guide Site for Free Simply add it to our index page. No reciprocal link required. (Requested, but not required) |
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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. -- Steve OutdoorFrontiers http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods http://www.herefishyfishy.com |
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Perhaps you could use a "Honda" EX1000 generator to recharge the
batteries on the fly. The unit is lightweight, whisper quiet and puts out 7 amps ac and 8 amps dc. Add in a decent battery charger and it would be like having an alternator. I keep larger (EX2000) unit on my boat (26' Formula PC) just to maintain the house batteries when anchored. The gene sips fuel with an eyedropper, and I can carry on a normal conversation with the wife standing next to it. Just a thought, CF Marty S. wrote: 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 |
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I'd like to thank everyone who responded for their advice on the topic of
electric motors and battery life. (I can only use electric motors on the reservoirs near me). I will probably be buying a 65lb thrust 24volt motor this spring to go with my 12' jon boat. Given what y'all said and that I'd probably have two batteries in the boat with me anyway (either in series for a 12volt system or in parallel for a 24volt system (I think that's right??)), I think that this combination should be a reasonable balance of power, motor efficiency, and battery life. Now I have to wait for my Bass Pro and Cabela's catalogs to arrive!!! Thanks again. -- Marty S. Baltimore, MD USA "Capt. Frank Hopkins" wrote in message link.net... Perhaps you could use a "Honda" EX1000 generator to recharge the batteries on the fly. The unit is lightweight, whisper quiet and puts out 7 amps ac and 8 amps dc. Add in a decent battery charger and it would be like having an alternator. I keep larger (EX2000) unit on my boat (26' Formula PC) just to maintain the house batteries when anchored. The gene sips fuel with an eyedropper, and I can carry on a normal conversation with the wife standing next to it. Just a thought, CF Marty S. wrote: 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 |
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Check the Cabelas Bargain Barn. They get refurbed Minn Kotas there. For a
12' boat, I would recommend a power drive. Seems safer than trying to use a cable foot control in that small of boat. Bill "Marty S." wrote in message ... I'd like to thank everyone who responded for their advice on the topic of electric motors and battery life. (I can only use electric motors on the reservoirs near me). I will probably be buying a 65lb thrust 24volt motor this spring to go with my 12' jon boat. Given what y'all said and that I'd probably have two batteries in the boat with me anyway (either in series for a 12volt system or in parallel for a 24volt system (I think that's right??)), I think that this combination should be a reasonable balance of power, motor efficiency, and battery life. Now I have to wait for my Bass Pro and Cabela's catalogs to arrive!!! Thanks again. -- Marty S. Baltimore, MD USA "Capt. Frank Hopkins" wrote in message link.net... Perhaps you could use a "Honda" EX1000 generator to recharge the batteries on the fly. The unit is lightweight, whisper quiet and puts out 7 amps ac and 8 amps dc. Add in a decent battery charger and it would be like having an alternator. I keep larger (EX2000) unit on my boat (26' Formula PC) just to maintain the house batteries when anchored. The gene sips fuel with an eyedropper, and I can carry on a normal conversation with the wife standing next to it. Just a thought, CF Marty S. wrote: 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 |
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You have it backwards, parallel for 12V and series for 24V. But you
certainly won't be sorry you went with the 24V. "Marty S." wrote in message ... I'd like to thank everyone who responded for their advice on the topic of electric motors and battery life. (I can only use electric motors on the reservoirs near me). I will probably be buying a 65lb thrust 24volt motor this spring to go with my 12' jon boat. Given what y'all said and that I'd probably have two batteries in the boat with me anyway (either in series for a 12volt system or in parallel for a 24volt system (I think that's right??)), I think that this combination should be a reasonable balance of power, motor efficiency, and battery life. Now I have to wait for my Bass Pro and Cabela's catalogs to arrive!!! Thanks again. -- Marty S. Baltimore, MD USA "Capt. Frank Hopkins" wrote in message link.net... Perhaps you could use a "Honda" EX1000 generator to recharge the batteries on the fly. The unit is lightweight, whisper quiet and puts out 7 amps ac and 8 amps dc. Add in a decent battery charger and it would be like having an alternator. I keep larger (EX2000) unit on my boat (26' Formula PC) just to maintain the house batteries when anchored. The gene sips fuel with an eyedropper, and I can carry on a normal conversation with the wife standing next to it. Just a thought, CF Marty S. wrote: 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 |
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Might want to also check E-bay as Ive sold my Minn Kota there and also have
seen some good deals there as well Chris S "Marty S." wrote in message ... I'd like to thank everyone who responded for their advice on the topic of electric motors and battery life. (I can only use electric motors on the reservoirs near me). I will probably be buying a 65lb thrust 24volt motor this spring to go with my 12' jon boat. Given what y'all said and that I'd probably have two batteries in the boat with me anyway (either in series for a 12volt system or in parallel for a 24volt system (I think that's right??)), I think that this combination should be a reasonable balance of power, motor efficiency, and battery life. Now I have to wait for my Bass Pro and Cabela's catalogs to arrive!!! Thanks again. -- Marty S. Baltimore, MD USA "Capt. Frank Hopkins" wrote in message link.net... Perhaps you could use a "Honda" EX1000 generator to recharge the batteries on the fly. The unit is lightweight, whisper quiet and puts out 7 amps ac and 8 amps dc. Add in a decent battery charger and it would be like having an alternator. I keep larger (EX2000) unit on my boat (26' Formula PC) just to maintain the house batteries when anchored. The gene sips fuel with an eyedropper, and I can carry on a normal conversation with the wife standing next to it. Just a thought, CF Marty S. wrote: 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 |
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scribble, scribble I have to edit my notes... hopefully when I hook the
thing up I won't fry the circuits right away!! Thanks!!!!! -- Marty S. Baltimore, MD USA "lhile" wrote in message news:JsGJb.47862$Fg.16779@lakeread01... You have it backwards, parallel for 12V and series for 24V. But you certainly won't be sorry you went with the 24V. "Marty S." wrote in message ... I'd like to thank everyone who responded for their advice on the topic of electric motors and battery life. (I can only use electric motors on the reservoirs near me). I will probably be buying a 65lb thrust 24volt motor this spring to go with my 12' jon boat. Given what y'all said and that I'd probably have two batteries in the boat with me anyway (either in series for a 12volt system or in parallel for a 24volt system (I think that's right??)), I think that this combination should be a reasonable balance of power, motor efficiency, and battery life. Now I have to wait for my Bass Pro and Cabela's catalogs to arrive!!! Thanks again. -- Marty S. Baltimore, MD USA "Capt. Frank Hopkins" wrote in message link.net... Perhaps you could use a "Honda" EX1000 generator to recharge the batteries on the fly. The unit is lightweight, whisper quiet and puts out 7 amps ac and 8 amps dc. Add in a decent battery charger and it would be like having an alternator. I keep larger (EX2000) unit on my boat (26' Formula PC) just to maintain the house batteries when anchored. The gene sips fuel with an eyedropper, and I can carry on a normal conversation with the wife standing next to it. Just a thought, CF Marty S. wrote: 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 |
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I bought the boat and trailer on ebay. It came with a Honda 2hp 4 stroke
that I don't need, which I'm going to be selling when Spring gets closer. -- Marty S. Baltimore, MD USA "Chris S" wrote in message ... Might want to also check E-bay as Ive sold my Minn Kota there and also have seen some good deals there as well Chris S "Marty S." wrote in message ... I'd like to thank everyone who responded for their advice on the topic of electric motors and battery life. (I can only use electric motors on the reservoirs near me). I will probably be buying a 65lb thrust 24volt motor this spring to go with my 12' jon boat. Given what y'all said and that I'd probably have two batteries in the boat with me anyway (either in series for a 12volt system or in parallel for a 24volt system (I think that's right??)), I think that this combination should be a reasonable balance of power, motor efficiency, and battery life. Now I have to wait for my Bass Pro and Cabela's catalogs to arrive!!! Thanks again. -- Marty S. Baltimore, MD USA "Capt. Frank Hopkins" wrote in message link.net... Perhaps you could use a "Honda" EX1000 generator to recharge the batteries on the fly. The unit is lightweight, whisper quiet and puts out 7 amps ac and 8 amps dc. Add in a decent battery charger and it would be like having an alternator. I keep larger (EX2000) unit on my boat (26' Formula PC) just to maintain the house batteries when anchored. The gene sips fuel with an eyedropper, and I can carry on a normal conversation with the wife standing next to it. Just a thought, CF Marty S. wrote: 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 |
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