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.

Electric Trolling Motor Battery

Electric trolling motor battery Selection is very important ,it directly influence the power of trolling motors . POER recommends to use 12 volt deep cycle marine batteries or battery system  to operate trolling motors. Firstly ,let us know more about the car batteries and deep cycle marine batteries .

Car Batteries

      Car batteries are designed to provide a maximum amount of current in short bursts. These batteries are designed this way to provide the needed current to turn over the cars engine. Then when the motor starts the alternator takes over and provides power for the car. With this type of system a car battery may never be drained more than 20% of it's total capacity. When used this way a car battery can last for years. Not to get too technical but a car battery uses thin plates in order to increase it’s surface area and provide power. 

Deep Cycle Marine Batteries 

      Where car batteries are designed to provide short bursts of current a marine battery is designed to provide a steady amount of current over a long period of time. A deep cycle battery can provide a surge when you need it but not near the surge a car battery can. Deep cycle batteries are designed to be "Deeply Discharged" over and over again. Please catch this! Deep discharge of a car battery over and over will ruin the battery quickly!  Marine deep cycle batteries can withstand several 100 total discharge/recharge cycles. While a car battery is not designed to be completely discharged. So how do I choose the right type of deep cell marine battery to meet my need?

POER Electric Trolling Motor Overview

        Electric trolling motors are the power of small and medium fishing boat and the other boats for outdoor sports. It includes an electric motor, propeller and controls. And is affixed to a boat, either at the bow or stern. With the electric trolling motor they can move their boat around the water but make a minimum of noise while doing it .Moreover ,it’s easy to operate and environment friendly .Electric trolling motors can also be used with a standard fuel (Gasoline-powered )trolling motor .Users operate them at slower speeds than the fuel trolling motor.

    Electric trolling motors are commonly rated by the pounds thrust of the propulsion force when running at full speed. POER Electric trolling motors have thrusts from 28lbs,34lbs,44lbs,54lbs, 84Lbs ,and even reach to 3 Horsepower .( Thrust of 3 Horsepower nearly equals to 3 times of 84Lbs’ ,and can troll nearly 5000kg Boat ).

    POER electric trolling motors are designed around a 12-volt, 24-volt or 48-volt DC electric motor ,with brushed and brush-less motor .While there are lots of similar transom mount trolling motors in the world ,but POER focus on the "High Cost Performance With Efficiency " and the " full motor experience "to share with our customers .

    POER’s underwater motor system is sealed inside a watertight compartment at the end of the shaft and It is submerged during operation, which prevents overheating. It mainly includes: Low Carbon seamless steel shell, high-purity cooper coils with high temperature resistance, good performance ferric oxide magnetic. Stainless steel propeller shaft and fine durability waterproof seal . The motor system has good performance in the water.

    POER  features: LED indicators-durable speed control switch- cool streamlined appearance- tilting tiller &folding handle -telescoping main shaft .More important ,POER features “ rich experience” both on using trolling motors on the water and manufacturering .

    The steady quality of electric trolling motor and endless researching on motor area are the very different aspects with any other manufacturers or companies in china .