In every instance there were some retailers with a lower price and others with a higher price. When no MSRP is given we checked online retail sites and came up with our best estimate of the general price of that motor. When possible we have used Manufacturers Suggested List Prices (and indicated this), however not all manufacturers provide MSRP. PRICES ARE FOR MOTORS ALONE and do not include batteries or other accessories (such as cables or chargers for example) UNLESS the MSRP includes those accessories, in which case we have indicated it in the price description. Shaft lengths are shown in inches (again the most common measurement used for electric trolling motors) but we also have provided the metric conversion in centimetres. In our other Guides we use metric measurements, however since static thrust is most commonly measured in pounds, we have used that here. Maybe one day as electric motors become more common we will get to a common measurement system. HOWEVER…since most manufacturers do not provide efficiecy, we have assumed an efficiency of 100% for every motor (which is not true, but seemed to be the best compromise) So the HP rating should be seen as MAXIMUM horsepower. In calculating the ‘approximate horsepower’ to give you some indication of the relative power of each motor, we have used the calculation Horsepower = (Amps × Volts × Efficiency) ÷ 746. Most manufacturers provide this figure, while some provide information on the voltage and amperage draw and propeller speed and size. The common measurement of efficiency and ‘strength’ used for electric trolling motors is ‘static thrust’. The reasoning is that bow-mounted motors are used almost exclusively for fishing, not general propulsion of a boat, and the focus of Plugboats is general boat propulsion using electric motors. We encourage you to view on a desk or laptop browser for maximum legibility and flexibility.įor this Guide we are only looking at electric trolling motors that are mounted on the transom of a boat. While the page can be viewed on a mobile device, there is a lot of information. At the bottom of the page is a sortable and searchable table of all the information. Dyi simple battery monitor for trolling motor battery download#The blue links will connect you to the manufacturer’s entire website, the page for the motor/s being detailed, and in some cases, a link to download a brochure. In the interests of user friendliness, we have bunched the short (S) and long shaft (L) models together, and for some manufacturers have also bunched the range of motors, mainly because that is how those manufacturers display them on their websites. The motors are organized in alphabetical order by manufacturer and then by power of motor within that manufacturer’s listing. You may also want to look at the »» Plugboats Guide to Electric Outboard Under 5 Kilowatts for your needs. Plugboats makes no claim about the accuracy of any of the claims of the manufacturers and has not tested any of the motors. We have provided links to all of the manufacturers as well as to those catalogues and more detailed brochures when offered. In the end deciding which electric motor is right for you will depend on your boat, your usage, water conditions and many other factors. This is our attempt to make it simple for you. Some measure the power at the propeller, some at the shaft and some at the motor. When it comes to power, some use kilowatts, others use ‘horsepower compared to a gasoline motor’, some give the voltage and amperage draw, (some give the efficiency of the motor to go with this, most don’t) some give the propeller speed and size, some only the speed, some only the size, some use a static thrust figure. If you have looked at all into electric motors for your boat you will have found that there is no consistent agreed on way for manufacturers to describe the capabilities of their motors. Dyi simple battery monitor for trolling motor battery manuals#To compile this Guide to Electric Trolling Motors we have gone through the websites and downloaded pdf catalogues and manuals (where available) for all of the motors on this page, looked at the information each manufacturer provides, and come up with what we believe is the best ‘apples to apples’ comparison available. »» Plugboats also has the world’s largest and most complete Directories of almost 400 elect ric boats, motors, batteries, accessories, solar panels and rental/charter companies You may also be interested in our other guides Plugboats Guides Motors News Motors For Sale
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