View Full Version : 12 volts vs. 24 volts?
HLLguide
02-07-2002, 12:15 AM
I am looking for a new trolling motor, prefabally a Minnkota. I've been looking at the 12 volt 55AT. Is this a good buy? Should look more towards a 24 volt motor instead? Thanks.
Guide
Hands down 24 volt is the way to go. I've had both and would never go back to 12v . If you have room 36v might be a good way to go.
Muskie Treats
02-07-2002, 09:00 AM
Just don't get a Pin Point or it may run you into a rock wall, right Tech ;)
24V is the only way to go. Don't go with the 12/24. I've had problems with my old one not drawing the same from each battery.
ToddM
02-07-2002, 06:41 PM
It depends on the size of your boat but if you fish in any sort of wind or find yourself wanting to in a situation, get the biggest 24v motor you can buy. 95% of the time you may not need it but when you do, you want it.
Reeldoctor
02-12-2002, 07:44 PM
Go with the 24V system as will draw down the one battery system in a matter of hours if you are using your motor alot. The Minn Kota 55 will draw 43AMP per hour that boils down to only 2 1/2 hours of running time on a 120 AMP battery at full speed A 24V Minn Kota 65 draws 38AMP per hour that computes to 6 1/4 hours of ruuning time on 2 120AMP Batteries and get 20% more power.