What is Electric Trolling Motor Amp Draw ?

    A electric trolling motor's amp draw refers to how much amp (max input electric current) a motor draws at a given speed while being operated. A trolling motor's exact amp draw can be required from POER.

    POER Electric Trolling Motor amp draw figures represent actual on-the-water conditions at different speed level settings (with all of the motor's wiring, LED display and switches in the electrical system while the test measurement is taken.)

    The amp draw reduced when the speed level reduced.

    To approximate how long a certain motor will run on the water, you simply take the battery's amp-hour rating and divide it by the motor amp draw. For example, for a motor that pulls 20 amps at medium speed using a 100 amp-hour battery, the run time would be: 100 AH/ 20 amp draw = 5 hour run time.

What is deep cycle marine battery Amp-Hour Capacity ?

    Deep cycle batteries are rated in amp-hours. It indicates that the total amount of energy delivers at a constant rate of discharge over a period of 20 hours before it reaches a dead voltage. It is amps x hours. If you have a motor that pulls constant 20 amps, and you use it for 30 minutes, then the amp-hours used would be 20 (amps) x0 .5 (hours)=10 AH. A 100 amp-hour, 12V deep cycle battery will run a 10 amp-motor for 10 hours (100 amp-hours /10 amp =10 hours).

    The generally accepted AH rating time period for batteries is the "20 hour rate". This means that it is discharged down to 10.5 volts over a 20 hour period while the total actual amp-hours it supplies is measured. (A 12v deep cycle battery is actually "dead" at 10.5v.When fully charged, it will show 12.6v or more.) Sometimes ratings at the 6 hour rate and 100 hour rate and they are for different applications. The 6-hour rate is often used for industrial batteries. Sometimes the 100 hour rate is given just to make the battery look better than it really is, but it is also useful for figuring battery capacity for long-term backup amp-hour requirements.

Electric Trolling Motor Guide (2)--Common Checks

Besides electric trolling motor maintenance , fishermen and anglers  should  commonly check  following  things , will troubleshoot some problems with your unit :

Check the Connectors & Pins

    Check the motor pins /level lock pins/screws of all connectors, to make sure they have not been bent, broken off or pushed back into the connector plug. 

    If any connector pins have been bent, you may try to straighten them with needle nose pliers. If any pins are broken, replace the entire accessory. There is a risk that while straightening a bent connector pin, it can break. We suggest it must be done by an Authorized POER trolling motor Service Center，or else avoid warranty.

Check the Cables

    Check all accessories and cables for nicks, cuts, or physical damage. Try to repair any nicks in the cable with electrical tape. If any cables have had the internal wires cut or separated, the entire accessory or cable should be replaced. We suggest that use original accessories ( gauge wire ). If the incorrect gauge wire is used, there will be a voltage loss to the trolling motor causing a decrease in power and heating of the wires.

Electric Trolling Motors Guide (1) -Application

An electric trolling motor is one of the most useful pieces of equipment you can install on your fishing boat or small and medium sizes boats.  

They can be used as:

• The primary motor in moving your boat in a short distance or period.
• A backup motor in case of a failure of your gas motor.
• Used for trolling where legal.
•  Moving your boat a short distance to fish a new spot. The ability to maneuver your boat into tight areas with   great precision is invaluable on the water.
• Moving slowly along a piece of fishing structure while you fish.
• Holding your boat's position on top of a piece of structure.

Gas Outboard Motor Or Electric Trolling Motor ?

    There are many good reasons to use electric outboard motors over gas-powered in the fishing area. Two main advantages of using an electric trolling motor are that it’s quieter than gas motor and it does not directly release any pollution. They are also allowed in some ponds and bays where other outboards can’t be used legally. It’s popular for fisherman and ones who’d like enjoy the peaceful nature. And the electric trolling motor is small, light, and affordable.

    Following are several advantages and disadvantages between gas and electric trolling motor.