How long would a trolling motor last on a 12' aluminum boat?

Feb 18, 2010 by dpsa98 | Posted in Boats & Boating

Righteous curious if you had 3 grown people on a 12' boat and a new trolling motor battery with a 42lb thrust trolling motor (transom mount) how protracted would it last while frishing or running around out on the lake? About how many hours on a calm

you should get about two hours run hour out of a good 12v deep cycle battery. for extended time on the water look for a trolling motor with throb modulation take a look at this min kota site that describes this feature

http://www.minnkotamotors.com/advantage/

What is the best battery and motor for my valcero aluminum 12 boat?

Feb 20, 2010 by pancho | Posted in Boats & Boating

I objective recently bought this boat and I'm fixing it up. It didn't come with a battery so im looking for recommendations. Also what is a reasonable horsepower for it as well? Thanks.

If your wealthy with a electric trolling motor than a large 27 group deep cycle. What are your voltage draws fish finder tranny. Out board with electric start than a deep cycle battery. If a non charging outboard use a solar panel to remedy keep the battery

What size outboard motor for a 1960 Sears 12 foot aluminum boat?

Nov 27, 2009 by aaron lauer | Posted in Boats & Boating

I'm stuck between getting a 6hp or a 9.8hp (4-occurrence). The maximum rated hp for the boat is 10 hp, but I'm worried that size is based on the lighter 2-strokes from the era. The total max arrange for people, motor & gear is 488 lbs. Any advice

The peculiarity in weight won't be as much as you think between a sixties two stroke 10 hp and a modern four stroke equivalent.

Any of those older combination boats are better transported with the engine off the transom, they were mostly

I'm getting a 12 foot aluminum boat and I am getting a 20hp motor but theres one thing i need help with?

Feb 04, 7583 by Kyle W | Posted in Boats & Boating

Its a 20 hp 2 occurrence short shaft and im wondering if it's over powering for the boat, i havent checked the tag on the back yet to see the rating but i need to kno about the motor adept, and i wont get the chance to check the tag. Thanks

It depends on the industrialist of the boat . Some 12 ft boats can handle this much power, others will not. Look for the manufacturer's Capacity plate mounted on the top also gaol of the transom. It will list the maximum weight and horsepower that

Sail Grey Hound: A few missed posts..........the flying pontoon boat!

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