benthinkin Posted May 24, 2015 Posted May 24, 2015 Currently have a 55lb thrust 12v maxxum. I want to go to a 74lb thrust 24v system. I have thought about a 101lb thrust 36v system. I have enough space for how ever many batteries I would need. Can someone tell me what the difference in Efficiencies between the systems is. ie: a 24v sysytem is X percent more effiecent than a 12v. A 36v system is X percent more efficient than a 24v or 12v system Thank you Quote
FlipSide Posted May 25, 2015 Posted May 25, 2015 What kind of boat are you putting it on and do you fish in high winds often? Quote
Super User Jig Man Posted May 25, 2015 Super User Posted May 25, 2015 I don't know how you would rate efficiency. Daily battery life is dramatically increased as you move from 12 to 24 to 36. If my memory is correct 24v has 1/2 the draw that 12 does and I think 36 may be 1/2 what a 24 is but it has been a long time since I have seen the numbers. I run an 82 and by the time it is too windy for it to hold the water is usually close to or coming over the bow. Quote
zachb34 Posted May 25, 2015 Posted May 25, 2015 Effiency I believe would be judged by the amp hours of the battery divided by the amp draw of the motor. I'm not postive on this but I think the amp draw is (pound thrust/ volts)x(12) Quote
benthinkin Posted May 25, 2015 Author Posted May 25, 2015 Tracker Pro team 190 TX. The 55lb thrust doesn't really do the job well. I really just want the peace of mind so that I don't have to worry about my batteries dying. I can't fish all day without seriously draining my battery. Quote
Super User Way2slow Posted May 25, 2015 Super User Posted May 25, 2015 A 24 volt is about 25% more efficient than A 12 volt, I'm not sure of the numbers but I think the 36 volt another 10-15% more efficient than the 24 volt. There are a number variables that come into play when figuring actual run time but if you go with a variable speed 24 volt motor and not one of those with set numbers, and are running at less than half speed you should get well over double if not triple your run time you are getting now. You will see a big gain even running on max but no where near the numbers you will get at the slower speeds. Quote
Super User Jig Man Posted May 25, 2015 Super User Posted May 25, 2015 Tracker Pro team 190 TX. The 55lb thrust doesn't really do the job well. I really just want the peace of mind so that I don't have to worry about my batteries dying. I can't fish all day without seriously draining my battery. An 80+- pound thrust 24v system will be all that you will need to take care of that weight. I get all day out of my batteries with a Motor Guide TE 82 hauling around a 1600 pound boat with a 500 pound motor on it. When you get the new motor be sure to get batteries with lots of reserve capacity. Quote
FlipSide Posted May 25, 2015 Posted May 25, 2015 Tracker Pro team 190 TX. The 55lb thrust doesn't really do the job well. I really just want the peace of mind so that I don't have to worry about my batteries dying. I can't fish all day without seriously draining my battery. I would go with around an 80lb 24v system as stated above. Quote
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