16' aluminum vs 20mph wind. ..

bassman284

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I think a 24 volt is a little bit of overkill for your boat but what the heck. A bow mount will definitely be easier to control but will still be a battle driving into that much wind. Just how it is - boats and wind don't play well together.
 

ccarver80

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I think a 24 volt is a little bit of overkill for your boat but what the heck. A bow mount will definitely be easier to control but will still be a battle driving into that much wind. Just how it is - boats and wind don't play well together.

I agree on the 24 volt being over kill

If i just run the trolling motor on one battery(12v) will I,

A. loose half the power or
B Loose half the battery life or
C. All of above?
 

smokeonthewater

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Depends on the motor.... If it's a 12/24 motor it'll be fine with half the power
If it's only a 24v motor it could either not work at all or even damage it.
 

Teamster

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Trolling with the wind is much easier,...

Putting two batteries in the front for your 24 volt motor will help,..

I would also suggest a pair of trolling bags mid-ship to help control the wondering bow in the wind,...
 

ccarver80

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trolling bags as in "drift socks"? ... different lingo up her in ND? lol
 

ccarver80

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It's a min kota turbo pro 524..... 48lbs thrust... says he had it on a single 12v battery before.
 
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