The smallest physically is better it need to fit into a 8 inch hatch on my kayak...
2007-11-12 19:57:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
IT IS AT LEAST 30 AMPS CONSTINT AT TOP SPEED WHICH I PLAN TO USE ,IF A 450KG BOAT DOES 7KM PER HOUR IMAGINE WHAT A 20KG KAYAK WITH 64KG ME IN IT WILL DO (84KG)
2007-11-13 11:03:35 · update #1
most electric outboards require 4 deep cycle ( 48 volts ) batteries to run for any decent amount of time... you could try using only one deep cycle ( interstate batteries makes a good one ) but it will not hold a charge for long... maybe even just minutes...
2007-11-13 03:33:02 · answer #1 · answered by Jeanette 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure it draws that consistently, rather than at peak power? Sounds like a 28 - 30 lb thrust motor. You probably wouldn't notice much difference in speed in a kayak if you ran it at 1/2 - 2/3 power.
To get any kind of sensible running time, you'll need at least an 85AH Leisure (deep cycle) battery, but I doubt if it would fit an 8" hatch.
2007-11-13 09:57:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will need a good quality deep cycle battery.
Look for the highest amp/hour rating you can get that fits into your battery size.
Disregard the CCA or Cold Cranking Amps rating as it doesn't apply here.
Slow charge the battery overnight.
Good Luck
2007-11-13 11:32:04 · answer #3 · answered by Bert from Brandon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
30 amps 2 many amps read it again> or you will need a huge battery to last>
2007-11-13 00:58:12 · answer #4 · answered by 45 auto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋