How To Choose Electric Fishing Motors.
Electric fishing motors are seeing a comeback. Once thought to be the best motor, electric motors lost popularity because of their lack of power when compared to gasoline powered motors. However, boaters are discovering that electric fishing motors have many benefits. So for the boater that has decided an electric fishing motor is what they want there are some great tips on choosing one.
The options in electric fishing motors continue to grow everyday. Power is a main concern as well as overall operation. To determine the best motor the boater needs to look at two key elements: power and battery type.
The power of a motor is measured by the pounds of thrust. The motor manufacturers provide charts that are based on the size and weight of the boat so the boater can determine the correct motor power needed. These charts do not take into consideration the boating conditions. That is where the boater must use their judgment based upon the conditions they usually operate in. For a boater who often goes out on rough waters or who may be exposed to severe weather a stronger thrust is recommended. The decision should take into account the recommendations from the manufacturer as well as normal boating usage.
Batteries are the main source for an electric motor. The efficiency and power of electric boat motors is all based on the battery. Technology is changing the way motors batteries are made. On board chargers and stronger batteries are just part of what are making motor batteries better. However, the first consideration should be about the voltage. There are basically three voltages to chose from: 12,24 and 36. The basic make up of these batteries is that 12 volts equals one battery, so with 24 volts the boater gets two batteries and with a 36 volt there is three batteries. 12 volt batteries cost the least and weigh less than the others. 12 volts, though, may not be enough to power the boater's boat or last long enough for the boaters needs. That is where the 24 and 36 volt batteries come in. They obviously have more power and last longer. There are more things to consider, though. Each battery needs a charger, so with the purchase of a 36 volt battery comes the purchase of a battery charger that can charge three batteries at once. Another thing is the space needed onboard to hold the extra batteries. The bottom line is the battery a boater chooses should match their boating needs, their boats needs and their space and money availability.
Choosing an electric fishing motor can leave the boater wondering what to do. The good news is that is the boater looks mainly at the power and battery type of the motor they will most likely come away with the best motor for them and their boat. The sales person can also be of great help and direct the boater to the manufacturer's guidelines. These guidelines can really help to direct the boater in the place. Choosing an electric fishing motor will open up a whole new boating experience to the boater and put their boat among the many that are now choosing electric as the way to go.