New Minnkota 80US

[BULLWARKS]

Just bought an 1850 Crestliner Sportfish it has a Minnkota 80US. Out on Greenwood Lake this morning with about a 10 - 14 MPH wind. I could not troll against the wind. <br /><br />I looked at the prop and it seemed to be spinning slow, about 100 RPM with the control on continuous and at full (100).<br /><br />Charging the batteries now (two Optima rigged for 24v by dealer). I just got the boat Thursday and used the troll moter about 10 minutes during the sea trial. Could it be the batteries?

 

[Silvertip]

Re: New Minnkota 80US

Were the batteries charged before you went out? If not, you have no idea what state of charge the batteries were in. Does that motor have a battery condition indicator on it? If so, see what it says with the motor running at its fastest setting.

 

[BULLWARKS]

Re: New Minnkota 80US

I ASSUMED they were charged! Motor does not have a battery condition indicator. Guess I better install one <br /><br />Dealer said if batts get low charge overnight. I have a built in (Dual Pro) Charger wich charges the two Optima Batts.<br /><br />Does it sound like the batteries were low to you?<br /><br />Should 80lbs thrust move an 18ft aluminum boat aginst a 14mph wind?

 

[Silvertip]

Re: New Minnkota 80US

I have a 55 MinnKota on a 17 foot Alumacraft and it definitely will handle 14 MPH wind and a 4 MPH river current at the same time.

 

[BULLWARKS]

Re: New Minnkota 80US

THANX for the post