Trolling Motor power

[OldBay]

How do the thrust ratings (pounds of thurst) translate into horsepower?

A 43 lb thrust trolling motor would be roughly equivalent to what HP outboard? 2hp? 1hp? 1/2 hp?

[wizardude]

I'd say the 43lb is around 1/2 HP

[OldBay]

I will have to look into this a little more. Looking to "power" a dingy for the reservoir. :D

[Bassomatic76]

Here is a link that has some info:

http://www.iboats.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=17;t=006933

1 ft-lb thrust draws 1 amp.

The approximate formula is watts = (Amps X Voltage X Efficiency)
Divide by 750 to get the horsepower.

750 watts = 1 hp

So a 43 ft-lb thrust motor using a 12 volt battery is equal to 0.65 hp assuming 95% engine efficiency.

[OldBay]

Good work Math-a-Magician!! So a 60lb thrust is just about one horse. Sounds good.

[OBXFOOL]

Old Bay, I move 2800 lbs of boat at a good speed for bassing with a 53 lb thrust 12 volt unit.
With it on 3 or 4(has 5 speeds) I can move along for about 6 hours on my deep cycle.
Check Walmart at the end of the season---got mine there half price on clearance.