12 or 24 With Same Thrust?

[litldvel]

I have to replace my Trolling motor. Currently I have a 12/24 MG. My question is if a 12 volt system has 65lbs. thrust. Why should I buy a 24volt system with the same amount of thrust? It is a little extra money, but if I am not going to get anything extra why pay. Will a 24 volt system run longer? I guess what I am really asking, what is the difference (other than the two batteries and the wiring... )

 

[MrBigStuff]

Re: 12 or 24 With Same Thrust?

Originally posted by litldvel:<br /> I have to replace my Trolling motor. Currently I have a 12/24 MG. My question is if a 12 volt system has 65lbs. thrust. Why should I buy a 24volt system with the same amount of thrust? It is a little extra money, but if I am not going to get anything extra why pay. Will a 24 volt system run longer? I guess what I am really asking, what is the difference (other than the two batteries and the wiring... )

You'll have to look at the specs but more than likely, the 24 volt motor will use less amp/hours to achieve the same thrust.

 

[Luna Sea]

Re: 12 or 24 With Same Thrust?

Thus it will last longer...... I say go for it, I had the 36v model.

 

[JB]

Re: 12 or 24 With Same Thrust?

Yup. Higher voltage uses less current to make the same thrust, smaller wire. Two or three batteries then last two or three times as long.

 

[Silvertip]

Re: 12 or 24 With Same Thrust?

You won't find many trolling motors, if any, providing 65# of thrust on 12V. 55# is about the limit. Likewise, you won't find many , if any, 24V units with thrust ratings 55# and under. So your question is moot. If you need 55# or less it will be 12V. If you need more than 55# you need 24V. The same logic applies to 36V.

 

[litldvel]

Re: 12 or 24 With Same Thrust?

The new ones are that way. Now I have a 24V 45#, will a 12V 55# give me the same pulling power?

 

[MrBigStuff]

Re: 12 or 24 With Same Thrust?

Originally posted by litldvel:<br /> The new ones are that way. Now I have a 24V 45#, will a 12V 55# give me the same pulling power?

It's pounds of thrust that determines "pulling power". As long as you have the correct gauge wire supplying the 12 volt, 55# motor, it will outpull the 24 volt model rated at 45#. But, that will come at a price of lower efficiency.<br /><br />I should add that the prop style will also affect its ability to move the boat. But for the most part, the thrust capability is the main factor.