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How can I increase trolling motor top speed?
I have a traxxis and canoe and can only get 3.8mph and want to increase speed. Tried weedless wedge and power prop no real difference. Is there any props out there that will help give me more speed? Thank you
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a while back a member posted some results using a Kipawa prop.
https://www.walleyecentral.com/forums...ghlight=kipawa http://www.kipawapropellers.com/ HRG
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The best way that I have always found to increase the speed of a motor is to increase the power of the motor by removing the current motor and installing one that has more power with a larger size and larger pitch prop.
Good luck REW |
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Bottom line - a motor only has so much power and spin a propellor only so fast.
If you try putting a larger prop on a motor that is not designed for it, the larger prop will simply spin more slowly so the net speed gain is 0 or negative. Good luck REW |
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If you want to go faster and not change the motor or battery, get rid of anything else in the canoe that has weight, and have yourself go on a diet to remove 50 or 100 lbs, even if you only weigh 50 or 100 lbs.
Less weight for the canoe, equals more speed with the same motor and prop. REW To go as fast as possible, you should be wearing only a swim suit, t shirt, a life jacket and there should be nothing else in the boat. |
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If you are willing to sacrifice one of the stock props you could experiment with one.
Make a template for a pitch slightly higher than the current one and then place your prop in a convection oven on a metal sheet to re-pitch. Note that both sides need to be identical to prevent vibration and be sure to watch the item so it does not catch fire. Pre heat the oven prior to 450. This should allow you to sag the blades before the middle begins to deform. Once you have your template then the process to recreate is the same. To make the template you may just be able to use a small section of metal pipe in the right size and the right angle. Would be fun trying anyway. Bill |
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