re: 24 Volt 70lb Thrust vs. 36 Volt 112lb Thrust Trolling Motor

I had to double check when I got to work this morning to be sure I remembered this right.

If battery life is a big concern and your 24V isn't cutting it, you can wire it up for 4 batteries at 24v to double your juice capacity.

It's pretty much paralleling two sets of series 12v batteries. It gives you a $150 solution rather than going buy a bigger 36v trolling motor.

I have an 18' fishmaster with the 70 lb thrust if its too windy the trolling motor may struggle to make head way but will keep you in position. I have never had battery issues though.

We use our anchor lock on our 22'bayboat with 24v 80# iPilot and I've never run out of juice.

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It gives you a $150 solution rather than going buy a bigger 36v trolling motor.

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Having 5 batteries in a 22ft aluminum boat is never a solution.

Pops just got an Ipilot. Said he loves it so far...and no more anchor bitch for me!

IPilot I will say is worth the money!! Like the above post the anchor mode is sweet.