Re: [electricboats] Trolling Motor Propellers

Regarding the Caroute N300, I purchased a Caroute 12 volt  electronically commutated motor (ECM) for $690 (ECM) 55# and tested it against a stock brushed 55# Minn-Kota Endura Maxx 12v ($279) on a 17' Square Stern Alumacraft canoe. I used an in-line amp/volt meer with 100 Amp Shunt for power measurements and iPhone GPS for speed.

The Caroute was less efficient (By about 30%) in terms of power consumption than the Minn-Kota using the same props on both motors after about a dozen 1 mile test runs with each motor on calm water.

The  Caroute ECM Control Board had a disturbing "stutter" that would cause the motor to "miss" periodically. 

When I discussed this with the Manufacturer's techs in China, they admitted that was a behavior of the unit (It wasn't a one off deal)

So, for the extra cost, no additional power savings and the uneven power, my next two trolling motor purchases were from Minn-Kota (Endura Maxx PWM Controllers  preferred over the Endrua C2 Step Switch Controllers)

Ken Cooke

Kentucky River, USA

On Wed, Oct 21, 2020 at 10:10 AM Ryan Sweet <ryan@ryansweet.org> wrote:

I've had good luck with the Chinese branded version of this motor: 

Newport Vessels NV-Series 86lb Thrust Transom Mounted Saltwater Electric Trolling Motor w/LED Battery Indicator (36" Shaft) (23M1000201) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VYP3L3I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_g.dKFbBT2D7CY 

I use it for the dinghy but it is strong enough to be a plan C for my sailboat in a pinch. I've used it to move the 30' boat in calm conditions. Is a 24v motor but works with 12v or 24v, which is handy for the dinghy. 

But I also recently noted this one on Amazon:

Caroute N300-24V 160LB Brushless Electric Boat Trolling Motor Large Thrust Saltwater (160 Pound, 42" Shaft) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WF521LE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_LdeKFb8XDYEV6

I'm curious if anyone has tried it?

On Oct 21, 2020, at 06:56, Glenn Holland <gholland1@nc.rr.com> wrote:



Hard to see but that middle seat flips up exposing the motor well.  The side seats are storage.  Seat back flips forward for axcess to the steering.

Glenn

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Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2020 9:08 AM

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Subject: Re: [electricboats] Trolling Motor Propellers

Thanks for all the replies everyone.  

In fact, my intention is to rig up a 24v 80lb minnkota that I have, at least as a first draft.  I have a lot of time to think this over, we got four inches of snow last night so I suppose our season is officially over.

Glenn, how did you rig up your steering?  I of course also have remote steering, a standard mechanical setup.  And I'm curious about the challenges with turning left under the dual setup.  Are dual ICE outboards set up with reversed props?  

Also, Glenn, I like how compact your motorwell area is.  I built the standard Redwing and I could use the extra foot of cockpit!

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