How long will trolling motor run

[fishfinder]

any-one know how long you can troll with a 46 lb thrust on 2000 lb boat with three batteries.

[Greg Madrigal]

I would think all day, easy. Depends on whether or not you are drawing current for other uses. Also, do you have them hooked up in series or are you switching from 1 battery to another? I've used my motor all day using 1 battery and just dipping into a second.

ONLY WAY TO KNOW FOR SURE IS TO TRY.

Good luck.

GM

[fishfinder]

I would think all day, easy. Depends on whether or not you are drawing current for other uses. Also, do you have them hooked up in series or are you switching from 1 battery to another? I've used my motor all day using 1 battery and just dipping into a second.

ONLY WAY TO KNOW FOR SURE IS TO TRY.

Good luck.

GM

thanks, they are running in a series. do you think 46 lb. thrust is enough?

[Ranger_J]

Battery life shouldn't be an issue at all but whatever you do DO NOT skimp on your trolling motor. I have a 100lb Motor Guide Tour Edition on my 18.5" Ranger and it is killer. According to Ranger my approximate boat weight is 1550 pounds. Add my fat *****, gas and tackle to that and I'm way over 2000 pounds.

[POSTAL]

I have a 35 lb on my 13 ft aluminum with 2 guys and a boat full of gear using it all day long on a single batt .It also depends on if you are just using it on and off for positioning or trolling and what speed you are using on it .But 3 batts I wouldnt worry ..Are they deep cycle ?

[187fish]

You should be able to run all day long if your batteries are in decent shape and fully charged. Three batteries, is it a 36 volt system? Mines on a 24 volt system and I can run that thing on high all day.

[Captain Castaic]

I have a 2007 Bass Tracker TXW 17'10 it has a 46 lb thrust and moves me and a partner just fine all day on 1 battery. At the Lagoon you can ONLY use the trolling motor. I was nervous as hell the first time but like G.M. said you just have to try.....

C.C.

[fishfinder]

thanks for all the info every-one. i am going to go for the minn kota edge, or the powerdrive with auto pilot. 55 lb thrust.