I'm looking at buying an electric outboard, what size do people recommend 40,55 or 68lbft thrust? Also any recommendations regarding manufacturers? Initially I'll be using it on small boats found at french commercials before I get my own boat, maybe 300 size?
Bison 55lb 👍
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Thanks for the reply👍
Thanks for the reply👍
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I also have a bison 55 I am impressed with it. I also had a minkota 3hp which was more powerful but the difference in price is vast. I would go for the bison if I was you.
I also have a bison 55 I am impressed with it. I also had a minkota 3hp which was more powerful but the difference in price is vast. I would go for the bison if I was you.
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Thanks👌
Thanks👌
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Had quite some outboards in my life. Would never go for anything other than Minn Kota anymore.
Had quite some outboards in my life. Would never go for anything other than Minn Kota anymore.
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Why only Minn kota, build quality or reliability?
Why only Minn kota, build quality or reliability?
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Both build quality and reliability.
Everybody appears to making them these days. Fox, Raptor, Proline, Shakespeare and some other brands I've never heard of. I really can't imagine they have the same properties as Minn Kota, market leader for decades. I had a Haswing and a Motorguide too and even those didn't come close in terms of reliability. Overall, I think MK is much smoother, more robust (also in its cruising properties) and it is far less likely to break. I'm not sure about those Endura's though (their cheapest models) but my traxxis, powerdrive and maxxum all lasted me longer than 10 years, without any form of service, and I've used them year-round for carp and pike.
Both build quality and reliability.
Everybody appears to making them these days. Fox, Raptor, Proline, Shakespeare and some other brands I've never heard of. I really can't imagine they have the same properties as Minn Kota, market leader for decades. I had a Haswing and a Motorguide too and even those didn't come close in terms of reliability. Overall, I think MK is much smoother, more robust (also in its cruising properties) and it is far less likely to break. I'm not sure about those Endura's though (their cheapest models) but my traxxis, powerdrive and maxxum all lasted me longer than 10 years, without any form of service, and I've used them year-round for carp and pike.
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👍 do you also recommend getting a 55lb thrust?
👍 do you also recommend getting a 55lb thrust?
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Imo that depends completely on the type of boat you will use, its weight and build, the amount of tackle you will be transporting and the types of waters you are going to be fishing.
Also, and I may be completely mistaken, a few years back there were hardly any 68/70/74/80 lbs outboards running on 12v. I used a 74 and an 80 over the years, and they always ran on 24v. I could be wrong, but it seems to me that a 68lb will drain your battery in no time.
Imo that depends completely on the type of boat you will use, its weight and build, the amount of tackle you will be transporting and the types of waters you are going to be fishing.
Also, and I may be completely mistaken, a few years back there were hardly any 68/70/74/80 lbs outboards running on 12v. I used a 74 and an 80 over the years, and they always ran on 24v. I could be wrong, but it seems to me that a 68lb will drain your battery in no time.
I think a 68 runs on 24v as never seen one for 12v
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Raptor has them, and I've seen some other brands too a few weeks back.
Raptor has them, and I've seen some other brands too a few weeks back.
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Thanks for your advice and insight👍
Thanks for your advice and insight👍
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i use a bison 68lb on a 110 amp batt get about 60-70 min running time
on my newest battery, my 2 older battires drops to around 40 -60mins depending were ...windy on big lake or rivers in flow drain quicker but it also depend on hull shape ridged ..airdeck....or slated..(mine)
and usually 2 people onboard...
i use a bison 68lb on a 110 amp batt get about 60-70 min running time
on my newest battery, my 2 older battires drops to around 40 -60mins depending were ...windy on big lake or rivers in flow drain quicker but it also depend on hull shape ridged ..airdeck....or slated..(mine)
and usually 2 people onboard...
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I'm looking at getting a raptor x wide 300, would a 68lb be the best option?
I'm looking at getting a raptor x wide 300, would a 68lb be the best option?