*This makes my old motor look like a toy **enjoyable.fishing** recommend it's well built. I haven't had it on the water yet, but I'm very sure it will perform just fine.*
This is a helpful video, I'm thinking of electric for a 21' day sailer. But people should understand that a small trolling motor/50 lbs. thrust won't get you home in heavy surf with a head wind.
That is true. This motor is adequate for the dinghy/tender, but I wouldn't recommend trying to move a 2500 pound sailboat in adverse conditions with it.
I see you have the 30 inch shaft on your boat I am considering purchasing a motor to go along with a 11'9" boat very similar to yours would the 24 " shaft be to short? Thanks for the video I enjoyed watching and thank you for the opinion on shaft lengths.
Thank you for your comment. I'm not an expert, but I would say, if you measure from the top of the transom to the water line you might get a good idea of how deep the motor will sit in the water. I believe 24" would have worked fine with my boat. Hope that helps.
Bart Donzella Went out this weekend to find out the speed. Maxed out at 4 mph loaded with over 600lbs. Though, just me in the boat with no additional weight still maxed out at 4 mph.
With a 12 volt lead acid battery, you're in trouble if you go below 12 volts for a long period, as a 12 volt LA shouldn't be discharged that far - the battery can be damaged that way.
@@GrumpyTinashe That really depends on quality of the boat - rubber, PVC, Hypalon... along with where you're using it. Sticks and rocks at the shoreline or submerged off shore will make short work of a rubber raft. PVC or Hypalon would fair better, but are certainly not bullet proof. Have a good repair kit handy, rubber cement and spare patches are good to have on hand. Good luck.
@@GrumpyTinashe One more thing to mention is that changes in air temperature can have a big impact on the appearance of inflation, on a cool morning an inflatable may appear deflated but as the air temperature rises the pontoons will firm up. Just something to keep in mind so you don't over inflate your boat.
I'd put this motor on a kayak. You could just cruise in 2nd or 3rd. But then, I do agree you could save a little money and go with a smaller thrust motor and battery. Whatever you choose enjoy!
Hey dude I enjoy the video thanks for it I have the same little engine in a canoe an really help me but if you will have the chance to get the right battery wich one you used.
@@ralbinola9358 How long would this last running it around 3? I’m looking into the same battery now. I will look into getting a solar panel to help recharge the battery while I’m out and anchored.
@@arthur3397 @Arthur 33 I am not sure of the actual amp draw at 3 (there is a chart somewhere, I just can't locate it now), but I know at 5 it's about 50 amps. I would expect that you could run the motor 3-4 hours with a 100AH battery at 3. I have an updated video, on the channel, for 2021 the voltage drops to 12.51v in 3rd speed. Hope that helps.
I would say whether there is a current in the water would have more impact on efficiency, also going with or against the current. My RIB is not lighter than my aluminum boat. Though if it's a standard inflatable I'd expect the boat to have more surface area contact with the water which may reduce efficiency. Thanks for the question. Hope that helps.
I wouldn't say that it's charging it, it's just not drawing as much off the battery, so the volt meter displays the voltage in relation to the current draw. Hope that makes sense.
I've read some reviews that the motor is loud. Do you hear it being so loud that it can spook fish at low speed? I'm thinking of purchasing one for fishing freshwater but I'm worried about it being too loud. Thanks
I have not found this motor to be loud. Several people have commented to me about how quiet it is. The only time I would say it's loud is when in 5th speed and that is just the churning of the water not the motor.
Dakota, There are many factors that will influence the run time per charge, but assuming best practice of running a fully charged 100AH lead acid battery down to 50% you can expect to run this motor in the 5th speed for about one hour continuous. At lower speeds you can reasonably expect much longer run times. I am planning a four year review video for this motor and will try to get a more accurate answer for each speed. Thank you for your question.
@@randybrodman3959 I had that aluminum boat loaded with about 1000 lbs (6 people) just to test the motor and we moved at about 4 knts in fairly calm water.
@@newport5504 that really depends on the speed you select. At 5 this motor draws 50 amps so you'd be looking at about one hour to take the battery to 50%.
Thanks. The motor is great. I've used it maybe a dozen times in both salt water and fresh. For me it's a solid purchase, though I've heard they have a 65 thrust lb 12v motor now. Still this one does what I need.
According to Minn kota they stated That all trolling motor goes the same speed only difference is, The more Lbs on trolling motor it tends to refer Weight class for your boat.
I am using a 100 amp hour battery. I've had it on the lake half a day ran the motor about 45 minutes to an hour, that brought the battery down one blue light. I didn't check the actual voltage.
Feder Giard Good question. Sorry I do not have the numbers to provide you with an answer. I'll see if I can determine the amp draw and give you a good answer.
I have not used the motor in the last few months. I will likely be using it daily starting in January when I return to Florida. I'll let you know how it holds up to daily use.
*This makes my old motor look like a toy **enjoyable.fishing** recommend it's well built. I haven't had it on the water yet, but I'm very sure it will perform just fine.*
I upgraded from a 28lb thrust Minnkota to the 55lb thrust Newport. I think it should get my canoe zipping right along
Thanks for the great review
Love this motor. Great power & torque. Very quiet. Doesn't faze my Optima battery. Minimal assembly. Gets me around the lake and pond nicely.
Surprised how well its pushing your boat along!
love the old boat
This is a helpful video, I'm thinking of electric for a 21' day sailer. But people should understand that a small trolling motor/50 lbs. thrust won't get you home in heavy surf with a head wind.
That is true. This motor is adequate for the dinghy/tender, but I wouldn't recommend trying to move a 2500 pound sailboat in adverse conditions with it.
Adverse conditions generally means anchor out time
You should have a 80 lb
I'm thinking of adding one to my kayak
Cool video man you got me sold
Thank you
Thank you!
Thank you for sharing!
i am in the process of putting this motor on a 15' kayak
Any update after u end ur process?
Update
Pls Tell Me how speed u can have max on kayak ?
*Nice video*
One question. What battery do you recommend for this troller. Thanx ✌🏽
ok, nevermind, l just saw it in the drop-down link section 😜
I see you have the 30 inch shaft on your boat I am considering purchasing a motor to go along with a 11'9" boat very similar to yours would the 24 " shaft be to short? Thanks for the video I enjoyed watching and thank you for the opinion on shaft lengths.
Thank you for your comment. I'm not an expert, but I would say, if you measure from the top of the transom to the water line you might get a good idea of how deep the motor will sit in the water.
I believe 24" would have worked fine with my boat.
Hope that helps.
so how fast did you wind up going ??? this whole test and you don't know how fast you went ??
Bart Donzella Went out this weekend to find out the speed. Maxed out at 4 mph loaded with over 600lbs. Though, just me in the boat with no additional weight still maxed out at 4 mph.
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I hear the lights are not too accurate on power left, is that your experience?
How many AMPs is the battery you used in this video?
What battery size are you using and how long does it last in 1-3
Is this the series x model?
do not forget your rows for when the battery get 0 volts
With a 12 volt lead acid battery, you're in trouble if you go below 12 volts for a long period, as a 12 volt LA shouldn't be discharged that far - the battery can be damaged that way.
What's best for a farm dam? An inflatable or solid boat
Bear in mind I'm in Africa and could have crocodiles
I can't speak about crocodiles but I used an inflatable around alligators in Florida without issue.
I'd feel safer in a solid boat though.
@@ralbinola9358 thank you sir. So inflatably are generally safe and risk of deflation is low correct?
@@GrumpyTinashe That really depends on quality of the boat - rubber, PVC, Hypalon...
along with where you're using it. Sticks and rocks at the shoreline or submerged off shore will make short work of a rubber raft. PVC or Hypalon would fair better, but are certainly not bullet proof. Have a good repair kit handy, rubber cement and spare patches are good to have on hand.
Good luck.
@@GrumpyTinashe One more thing to mention is that changes in air temperature can have a big impact on the appearance of inflation, on a cool morning an inflatable may appear deflated but as the air temperature rises the pontoons will firm up.
Just something to keep in mind so you don't over inflate your boat.
@@ralbinola9358 that's very helpful. I think I'll get an inflatable first then save up some money then a solid boat down the line
Great presentation! Is this over rated for a 13.5' kayak? I'm looking at 46lbs thrust motor. What's your comment? Thanks
Blue del Ray 30lb thrust be perfect.wont won't need as big a battery with smaller thrust.30 plenty even with the occasional current.
I'd put this motor on a kayak. You could just cruise in 2nd or 3rd. But then, I do agree you could save a little money and go with a smaller thrust motor and battery. Whatever you choose enjoy!
Gears, speeds.... Same thing 😁
Hey dude I enjoy the video thanks for it I have the same little engine in a canoe an really help me but if you will have the chance to get the right battery wich one you used.
?
Get a 12v deep cycle battery.
What size battery are you using? Nice power with two people.
Yeah, I am impressed with the power of this motor. I am using the Everstart D27 110AH battery from Walmart.
Thanks
@@ralbinola9358 How long would this last running it around 3? I’m looking into the same battery now. I will look into getting a solar panel to help recharge the battery while I’m out and anchored.
@@arthur3397 @Arthur 33 I am not sure of the actual amp draw at 3 (there is a chart somewhere, I just can't locate it now), but I know at 5 it's about 50 amps. I would expect that you could run the motor 3-4 hours with a 100AH battery at 3.
I have an updated video, on the channel, for 2021 the voltage drops to 12.51v in 3rd speed.
Hope that helps.
What size battery?
So you say it may last longer on inflatable boats because they are lighter ? Thanks
I would say whether there is a current in the water would have more impact on efficiency, also going with or against the current. My RIB is not lighter than my aluminum boat. Though if it's a standard inflatable I'd expect the boat to have more surface area contact with the water which may reduce efficiency.
Thanks for the question. Hope that helps.
So is this battery basically charging the motor back up while in lower gear or off?
I wouldn't say that it's charging it, it's just not drawing as much off the battery, so the volt meter displays the voltage in relation to the current draw.
Hope that makes sense.
I've read some reviews that the motor is loud. Do you hear it being so loud that it can spook fish at low speed? I'm thinking of purchasing one for fishing freshwater but I'm worried about it being too loud. Thanks
I have not found this motor to be loud. Several people have commented to me about how quiet it is.
The only time I would say it's loud is when in 5th speed and that is just the churning of the water not the motor.
Hi men , what battery do you recommend ( long ride ) to that trolling motor ? Thanks!
Hi.
Any 12v deep cycle battery will work.
I use the $80 109ah battery from Walmart.
@@ralbinola9358 Thanks !!!!!
Roger gorka does the battery charge while using the motor ???
the battery does not charge while in use.
What battery do you use??
EverStart 27DC 109 amp hour
Is this product only work under water?
Yes, the motor can be powered out of the water. Though I'm not sure why you would other than testing.
How is it holding up to this day?
The motor is holding up great. I am pleased with it's performance.
@@ralbinola9358 A+ 1 year later comment. Thank you!
Is the shaft 30 inches ?
@@homergarcia5360 I believe that is correct. I am not there to measure it right now.
How long can she drive for using fully charged 100 amp battery?
Dakota, There are many factors that will influence the run time per charge, but assuming best practice of running a fully charged 100AH lead acid battery down to 50% you can expect to run this motor in the 5th speed for about one hour continuous. At lower speeds you can reasonably expect much longer run times.
I am planning a four year review video for this motor and will try to get a more accurate answer for each speed.
Thank you for your question.
Will it move my 12' v-hull in 15-20 mph winds? Just to get back to the dock when the winds pickup.
Yeah. I bet it would. 👍
@@ralbinola9358Thanks. Nothing worse than having to row back to dock. 35lb doesn't cut it.
@@randybrodman3959 I had that aluminum boat loaded with about 1000 lbs (6 people) just to test the motor and we moved at about 4 knts in fairly calm water.
hi, does it has the safety "shut off switch" for man overboard?
Hi.
Nope. No MOB shut off.
Were you ever able to use a gps to test this motor?
Yes, on the flat lake with no current we were able to get 4.5 mph. Taking it on water with a current proportionally impacted the speed.
hope you're still around. this video has me sold already. hows the battery life running around 4 or 5? about how much time u get ?
With a good 109 ah battery I can get about an hour at 5. Thought I seldom go more than 20-30 minutes and try to top it off each day.
nice thanks man! I'm putting mine on a canoe, so I'm thinking speed 3 or 4 would be good for me
Also, read in the manual that top speed is around 9.9 mph.
I am in the UK can I buy this
Hey mate what size battery did you use
Hey.
I'm using a 109 amp hour 12v battery.
Adventures in The Moment thanks for a reply mate do you know how long that last thanks mate
@@newport5504 that really depends on the speed you select. At 5 this motor draws 50 amps so you'd be looking at about one hour to take the battery to 50%.
What model of battery is used?
You can use any 12 v deep cycle battery. I'm using the 109 amp hour Everstart DC 24 from Walmart. It's about $80. Decent 3-4 year lifespan.
I forgive you for saying gear...
How fast is it
Tops out at just under 5mph
is yours a 30inch or 36inch shaft?
30
what battery are u using
It's the group 27DC 109ah battery from Wal-Mart. About $90. EverStart is the brand name.
Thanks for the vid - hows the motor holding up after 9 mo or so?
Thanks. The motor is great. I've used it maybe a dozen times in both salt water and fresh. For me it's a solid purchase, though I've heard they have a 65 thrust lb 12v motor now. Still this one does what I need.
So the higher lbs the more power?
Slugg.cincoo That's right. I don't know how it equates to HP.
Higher thrust not necessarily speed tho
According to Minn kota they stated That all trolling motor goes the same speed only difference is, The more Lbs on trolling motor it tends to refer Weight class for your boat.
how many amp hour battery is this?how long is the battery lasting being it draws 55 amp MAX.
I am using a 100 amp hour battery. I've had it on the lake half a day ran the motor about 45 minutes to an hour, that brought the battery down one blue light. I didn't check the actual voltage.
How much time can go? For example battery 12v 60ah at 4speed. Thx.
Feder Giard Good question. Sorry I do not have the numbers to provide you with an answer. I'll see if I can determine the amp draw and give you a good answer.
1 year later?
I have not used the motor in the last few months. I will likely be using it daily starting in January when I return to Florida. I'll let you know how it holds up to daily use.
@@ralbinola9358 hows it holding up 3yrs down the line? About to order me one.
@@sofloflow Hi.
I actually released a follow-up video to answer that very question. You can see that here - ruclips.net/video/P4p-wO7zGsg/видео.html
There's no "gears" just different speed settings
Is this the x series
It is not the X series
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How many AMPs is the battery you used in this video?
I'm using a 100 amp hour battery. I use it about 20-30 minutes a day and the battery runs down to about 75-80%
@@ralbinola9358 does it run out fast and is it for lakes only
@@narcovice top speed for me was about 5mph or 4.5 knts.
It is the salt water version, so lakes or saltwater.
Whats that Ah rating on battery you are using?
There battery is 109 amp hour.
How many AMPs is the battery you used in this video?
109 Amp hour battery