07-09-2009, 04:28 AM
Look under portacruise posts on the last page
http://www.boatdesign.net/forums/boat-de...69-19.html
Hope this helps. If not, forgive me for bringing the topic up. Nothing to gain by offending anyone.
Pon
[quote mojorizing][quote pontoonman]Sorry, for pictures see Peter's post on "new toon need help". That's me with my latest.
Regards the troll motor, 5 speed should outlast the higher cost variable speed because electronics are fragile. The troll motor and battery are heavy so special balance is required for 'toons not already coming with a motor mount. It is possible to "turbo charge" your troll motor by using 2 smaller batteries and a smaller prop instead of the original prop. In "turbo" mode you would get up to 60# thrust with a 30# thrust motor, but only works with the 5 speed.
Hope this helps.
Pon[/quote]
[#0000bf]I have a few friends that got the variable speed Minnkota's when they came out 3 (I think) years ago. They have the digital PWM technology (MinnKota's digital maximizer name) and haven't had a problem one and they both fish more than just about all of us put together.
I know that PWM (pulse width modulation) technology isn't as fragile as you think. We use it in 28,000 lb. to 36,000 lb forklifts- for lift, tilt etc. controls. This has been going on for over 7 years now. In that case it's electric over hydraulics, where as these little trolling motors are just using it (PWM/digital maximizer) as voltage/speed controls. Things change so fast and get better every 6 to 18 months. I'm sure it's possible there are a few that bite the dust, but today's technology kicks arse ("digital maximizing") over the 5 speed (antiquated) motors. FG has a variable speed 34 lb. thruse going on year 2, and it barely makes a dent in the voltage of the battery after a day of use.
Now, for your other statement- using 2 smaller batteries and a smaller prop, you can "turbo" you motor.
That you're going to have to explain real slow to me, because it just doesn't make sense (to me)[/#0000bf].
[#000050]And by the way, let's see some real pictures of your stuff. After all, talk is cheap.[/#000050][/quote]
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http://www.boatdesign.net/forums/boat-de...69-19.html
Hope this helps. If not, forgive me for bringing the topic up. Nothing to gain by offending anyone.
Pon
[quote mojorizing][quote pontoonman]Sorry, for pictures see Peter's post on "new toon need help". That's me with my latest.
Regards the troll motor, 5 speed should outlast the higher cost variable speed because electronics are fragile. The troll motor and battery are heavy so special balance is required for 'toons not already coming with a motor mount. It is possible to "turbo charge" your troll motor by using 2 smaller batteries and a smaller prop instead of the original prop. In "turbo" mode you would get up to 60# thrust with a 30# thrust motor, but only works with the 5 speed.
Hope this helps.
Pon[/quote]
[#0000bf]I have a few friends that got the variable speed Minnkota's when they came out 3 (I think) years ago. They have the digital PWM technology (MinnKota's digital maximizer name) and haven't had a problem one and they both fish more than just about all of us put together.
I know that PWM (pulse width modulation) technology isn't as fragile as you think. We use it in 28,000 lb. to 36,000 lb forklifts- for lift, tilt etc. controls. This has been going on for over 7 years now. In that case it's electric over hydraulics, where as these little trolling motors are just using it (PWM/digital maximizer) as voltage/speed controls. Things change so fast and get better every 6 to 18 months. I'm sure it's possible there are a few that bite the dust, but today's technology kicks arse ("digital maximizing") over the 5 speed (antiquated) motors. FG has a variable speed 34 lb. thruse going on year 2, and it barely makes a dent in the voltage of the battery after a day of use.
Now, for your other statement- using 2 smaller batteries and a smaller prop, you can "turbo" you motor.
That you're going to have to explain real slow to me, because it just doesn't make sense (to me)[/#0000bf].
[#000050]And by the way, let's see some real pictures of your stuff. After all, talk is cheap.[/#000050][/quote]
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