Malibu X-Factor with a trolling motor

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Thanks for the exact info.
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I went looking for the "draw" of the motor. Can't find it yet
but I figured I had 3-4 hrs at 5th gear or High speed.
In my loaded FnD with my 230lbs that is 13.5 -18 miles
Way longer than any trip so far.
4.5mph at top speed X 3-4 hrs.
I usually run it at # 3 so I should get much farther distance
with a lower draw. More than I should ever need.
If I really want to push and hit Greens Lake or Marsh Point
I would bring an extra battery and paddle as I go.
P'bly 10-15 mile round trip. Hey I am old and worn out.
Next year I can apply for AARP just thrilled about that. :roll:
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Found this info

Calculate AmpHour From Pound Thrust of Motor
(General rule of thumb to estimate Ampere Draw)




"I've got a motor with a certain pound thrust. What total amp draw does that equal?"

Calculate the Ampere draw based on the pound thrust of the motor:
(Pound Thrust / Motor Voltage x 12 = Ampere Draw)

Example:

- 55 Pound Thrust / 12 volt x 12 = 55 Amp Draw

- 55 Pound Thrust / 24 volt x 12 = 27.5 Amp Draw

- 55 Pound Thrust / 36 volt x 12 = 18.3 Amp Draw

So my 30lb motor will draw @ 30amps

CCAat0° F 200 (cold cranking amps)
CAat32° F 250 (cranking amps)

200-250 devided by 30= 6-8 hrs run time

In this cold I figure 5 hrs "run time" at med speed I am safe.
That still gives me a 12-15 mile round trip range. Plenty for me.
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