46 lb thrust vs 55 lb

[Jmaze]

I agree with the efficiency of the 24 volt system for running electric motors. Just not on a canoe. You actually get less miles out of the dual battery. On a larger boat it works, not on a canoe. I have used a 6 horsepower long shaft on my canoe, and the speed and power is just not useable on a canoe's hull. I used a 24 volt 80 lb thrust and the range was just not there. Wasted thrust was probably to blame with the prop in the mud and he other half in the air. On open water 24 volts is superior. But dual battery arrangements go up significantly in price and maintainance.

Small and cheap is the name of the game in a canoe. Dual battery arrangements are not small, cheap, or convenient for that matter. Now on a 12 foot or larger aluminum boat. 24 volts pull ahead quickly.
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