peterskeeter
Petty Officer 3rd Class
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- Aug 24, 2008
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I've got a 15.25' Skeeter SD 80 that weighs 800 lbs before accessories. Currently, I have a 56 lb, 12/24 Volt MotorGuide foot control that I want to replace with a Minn Kota hand control. The small bow is too cramped for the foot control.
I currently run the MotorGuide on the 12 Volt setting and it is weak (has a brand new battery too.) Would a 40 lb thrust, 12 Volt, Minn Kota be sufficient for this boat? Is my MotorGuide just weak because it is a 24 Volt motor running on 12 volts? It does have a setting for both 12 volt and 24 volt operation, but I just do not have the extra room or capacity for another battery to run it at 24 volts. I need help please! Thanks!!!
I currently run the MotorGuide on the 12 Volt setting and it is weak (has a brand new battery too.) Would a 40 lb thrust, 12 Volt, Minn Kota be sufficient for this boat? Is my MotorGuide just weak because it is a 24 Volt motor running on 12 volts? It does have a setting for both 12 volt and 24 volt operation, but I just do not have the extra room or capacity for another battery to run it at 24 volts. I need help please! Thanks!!!