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<blockquote data-quote="justnortherns" data-source="post: 166004" data-attributes="member: 4019"><p>A couple of things to consider:</p><p></p><p>1. At 330 lbs + 2 batteries + gear in a 100 lb boat you're going to be close to the maximum capacity of the boat (if not exceeding). Be careful with selecting a trolling motor that will be your only source of propulsion that will require two batteries. It might be better to have 1 battery + rowing as backup.</p><p></p><p>2. If you are planning to be electric only, watch the speed vs. range equation. Full speed will drain the batteries faster than at slower speed, limiting range. If you're just going out a short distance it shouldn't matter, but if you're out on the water the whole day, changing locations all the time, it could make a difference. It might make more sense to choose a trolling motor that will go marginially slower but will not require a large draw on the battery (i.e. something in the 30 to 40 lb thrust range). Above all, know the performance characteristics of your trolling motor, such as how much range and speed will you get with a XX lb thrust motor using a YY mAH battery at each trolling motor speed setting.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="justnortherns, post: 166004, member: 4019"] A couple of things to consider: 1. At 330 lbs + 2 batteries + gear in a 100 lb boat you're going to be close to the maximum capacity of the boat (if not exceeding). Be careful with selecting a trolling motor that will be your only source of propulsion that will require two batteries. It might be better to have 1 battery + rowing as backup. 2. If you are planning to be electric only, watch the speed vs. range equation. Full speed will drain the batteries faster than at slower speed, limiting range. If you're just going out a short distance it shouldn't matter, but if you're out on the water the whole day, changing locations all the time, it could make a difference. It might make more sense to choose a trolling motor that will go marginially slower but will not require a large draw on the battery (i.e. something in the 30 to 40 lb thrust range). Above all, know the performance characteristics of your trolling motor, such as how much range and speed will you get with a XX lb thrust motor using a YY mAH battery at each trolling motor speed setting. [/QUOTE]
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