Using a Trolling Motor on Inflatable Raft

Hey everyone,

We just got a SeaHawk 500 (
http://www.qualityinflatables.com/68335.html ) and we want to get a
Minn Kota Endura 30 (
http://www.minnkotamotors.com/produc...unt/endura.asp
) trolling motor to propel us to the middle of a small lake.

We wont be using the trolling motor much (45mins-1 hour).

How small a battery could we get? We want something small and light
(cheap would be good too)

Here are the motor specs:
http://www.minnkotamotors.com/_docs/motor_specs.pdf

Volts: 12V
Max Amp Draw: 30

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| Hey everyone,
|
| We just got a SeaHawk 500 (
| http://www.qualityinflatables.com/68335.html ) and we want to get a
| Minn Kota Endura 30 (
| http://www.minnkotamotors.com/produc...unt/endura.asp
| ) trolling motor to propel us to the middle of a small lake.
|
| We wont be using the trolling motor much (45mins-1 hour).
|
| How small a battery could we get? We want something small and light
| (cheap would be good too)
|
| Here are the motor specs:
| http://www.minnkotamotors.com/_docs/motor_specs.pdf
|
| Volts: 12V
| Max Amp Draw: 30


Marine grade, deep cycle battery.
You will also need a 12vdc charger.
The battery should be re-chared after each use.

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Dave
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I was hoping for a little bit information...

I was hoping for a little bit more information...

Would you know what kind of specs i should look for?

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| Would you know what kind of specs i should look for?

There are no real specs.
Go to a boat or automotive location and ask for a Marine Deep Cycle 12vdc battery.

Sears should have the batteries and the chargers.

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Maybe I should repeat my question...

How small a battery could we get? We want something small and light

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| Maybe I should repeat my question...
|
| How small a battery could we get? We want something small and light

Maybe you want paddles instead. You did state "Max Amp Draw: 30".

Do you think you can draw 30amps from a 1 amp battery ?

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Dave
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No matter where you go you're likely to find that a 12vdc battery with a
30amp rating is going to weigh in around 25lbs, give or take a pound or two.
Go to your local discount store, buy one, put it in, get outside, and move
on. This is tiring.
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Maybe I should repeat my question...

How small a battery could we get? We want something small and light

Okay... Da Chief... now we're on the right track.

So, you're saying a 12v- 30amp battery should meet our needs?