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Here is a crazy idea......
Buy 2 of those Dakota 54AH batteries that are only 17# ($500 x 2 + $1,000) so you have a reserve to get home if one battery dies?
Buy a new Minn Kota Endure 55# thrust 12volt tiller 36" electric if you want more speed? $240.00
That is about the cost of a new Honda/Yamaha 2,5 hp outboard....$1200?
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I am assuming, like many here, you have no place to store a small boat on a trailer?
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Yes, don’t have room for aluminum boat.
Thanks for suggestions
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markz, as BILL posted, consider a lithium battery AND running on 3/4 throttle to/from your fishing spot.
Minn Kota motors are meant for "Trolling" , not for full throttle use to/from fishing.
But before you buy anything, you should test running to/from at less than full throttle-- that might be enough to make your battery last all day.
Bill's suggestion on Dakota lithium and a bigger Minn Kota are spot on. You could upgrade in steps: 1 lithium battery; bigger electric motor; need for 2nd lithium. (of course if you want the best solution, look at Torqeedo or epropulsion and spend $2600 or more).
In researching electric motors to take in an RV I found information on speed vs battery life on Torqeedo.com, epropulsion.com and related user forums. I am not an engineer so I am guessing this information is approximate for other electric motors- maybe someone more knowledgeable than me can clarify all this- or can post some information based on real use.
I was amazed the fast drop in battery at full throttle. What I understand is running at 3/4 speed (vs full throttle) gets you 2.5times the distance and only add 10mins or so to go 1 mile to your fishing spot.
Basically:
Full Speed = 6 knots - 2.4 nm distance
3/4 Speed = 4 knots - 6.3 nm distance
Slow Speed= 2 knots - 15.6 nm distance
Jim
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Hi,
Just bought a 12V 54AH Dakota Lithium battery. My plan is to bring two batteries in the Scout Inflatable. One will be the Lithium battery and the other the Costco lead acid battery.
Thanks
Mark
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