Thanks for all the replies, I think I'll go for the 55lb bison
In reply to Post #16
The one in my link is 55lb 660w
the bison 55lb is 408w
just saying
I dont have either !!!
however I do know Eric who fishes using electric outboards much more than most folk and he would not decide to sell them if they were not one of the best units to use
both are very good motors and your money your choice just like to point out options
The one in my link is 55lb 660w
the bison 55lb is 408w
just saying
I dont have either !!!
however I do know Eric who fishes using electric outboards much more than most folk and he would not decide to sell them if they were not one of the best units to use
both are very good motors and your money your choice just like to point out options
Correct me please if I'm wrong but is the bison is 55lb with a lower wattage doesn't that suggest it consumes less power for the same amount of power?
In reply to Post #18
I have absolutely no idea! I have a Bison 55 as well and it seems ok. Ive used it on big waters abroad on a 2.8 inflatable and it handled ok. I've also got an old Diawa 36 which is on its last legs and used a Minn Kota and a Shakespeare one for years. Out of the those, I preferred the Diawa one which seemed much more responsive and picked up quicker. It just didn't have the power I needed.
The Bison just feels a little bit like a Citroen when you've been used to driving an Audi. Slower pick up and less responsive as you move through the ‘gears'. I'm not so sure it'll have the same longevity that the Diawa and Minn Kota gave me. However, it does have the extra power you may need in adverse conditions.
If you're going on a river then invest in a petrol outboard as well - plenty out there that are good and fairly cheap. If I was buying an elec outboard now I would go for a Haswing as per old geezers post...
I have absolutely no idea! I have a Bison 55 as well and it seems ok. Ive used it on big waters abroad on a 2.8 inflatable and it handled ok. I've also got an old Diawa 36 which is on its last legs and used a Minn Kota and a Shakespeare one for years. Out of the those, I preferred the Diawa one which seemed much more responsive and picked up quicker. It just didn't have the power I needed.
The Bison just feels a little bit like a Citroen when you've been used to driving an Audi. Slower pick up and less responsive as you move through the ‘gears'. I'm not so sure it'll have the same longevity that the Diawa and Minn Kota gave me. However, it does have the extra power you may need in adverse conditions.
If you're going on a river then invest in a petrol outboard as well - plenty out there that are good and fairly cheap. If I was buying an elec outboard now I would go for a Haswing as per old geezers post...
In reply to Post #18
55lb would be the thrust not the power.
Power is a function of thrust and speed.
To put it another way, both motors may have the same thrust but the lower wattage one will not be as fast all other things being equal.
55lb would be the thrust not the power.
Power is a function of thrust and speed.
To put it another way, both motors may have the same thrust but the lower wattage one will not be as fast all other things being equal.
In reply to Post #17
Hiya matey. Be v grateful if u cld provide info on the 660w unit. Linky poo no working
Hiya matey. Be v grateful if u cld provide info on the 660w unit. Linky poo no working
