Thanks for all the info. Looks like for this summer I will just run wide open. I will have to decide weather to start trying props to see weather the speed difference is worth it. I use this on our dinghy and I can row faster when alone than the motor pushes us.
We will be travelling all summer by boat. More about this later.
Richard
Carel Ruysink <c.ruysink@hetnet.nl> wrote:
>There are a lot of good electronic speed controllers (ESC) also in the 12V range and high power ratings in the modelairplane modelcar industry (ao Hobby King).
>For modelcars and boats they have forward and reverse, for modelairplanes they only have forward.
>The only drawback is they are wireless (transmitter and receiver) maybe even an advantage when not close to the troller.
>There are also simple wired servotesters wich you can use to controll your ESC.
>If you know someone with rather basic knowledge of electronics it is rather easy to alter the ESC to manual operation.
>Just look around and google.
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>Succes, Carel
>ps; Model ESCs are for short energybursts 5 min max so look for an ample safetymargin. Eg 250 watt (twice the power for a standard human wich is ample for a small sleek boat) I would choose an 700 to 800 watt Controller.
>Resistor controllers allways use max power and destroy the energy that you do not want that moment, such a waste (and heat).
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Kirk McLoren
> To: electricboats@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sunday, June 16, 2013 4:26 PM
> Subject: Re: [Electric Boats] Re: Minnkotas
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> From: Eric <ewdysar@yahoo.com>
> To: electricboats@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sunday, June 16, 2013 2:37 AM
> Subject: [Electric Boats] Re: Minnkotas
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> Excellent solution, if you never plan on exceeding 96W (about 0.15hp) at full power.
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> Marina del Rey, CA
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> --- In electricboats@yahoogroups.com, "Kirk" <kirkmcloren@...> wrote:
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> > --- In electricboats@yahoogroups.com, R&M Mair <fullkeel2000@> wrote:
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> > > I have seen info on here that the cheaper minnkota motors use resistors to control speed. Anyone notice significant run times between full speed and lower speeds?
> > > Richard
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> > http://www.amazon.com/LEDwholesalers-Dimming-Controller-LED-Lights/dp/B003L4KKF2/ref=pd_sim_hi_3
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> > this one is only for 12 volts but when you see how cheap it is using resistors is silly.
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