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I have a 50# Minn kota for fishing but would sure like a gas for going long distances
The 4 huge battery setup gets its first test tomorrow. The first pair of deep cycles did 6.5 hours at 75% power, so adding a pair of huge AGM carzy things should healp... ridiculously heavy setup, but should work in the upper bays/tidewater. It's gotta go for drifting. Gotta be 300 pounds of battery/motor, which maxes the boat capacity.
Good luck there tomorrow!
Thank you.
Still undecided between lower bay and upper bay, but with the maiden voyage of extra weight, upper might win out. Not quite ready to hit the lower river yet, as the "fact-finding" mission of a week-and-a-half ago of the entire tidewater said... early. Rain might have changed that, but launching at Roy Creek is an "all-in" move.
From what I understand, in still water, a driftbaot is good for 7 MPH max, regardless of motor. We're getting mayyyyyybe 4.5-5 in calm water . But I believe in heavier currents, the 6-8 gas makes a difference, but I'd love some wise input. My understanding is top speed doesn't change much until you go against heavy current.
And to reiterate, the electric exceeded expectations by a good chunk. Way nicer ride than my gas powered DB experiences.