How much does a Newton of force feel like?
“A Newton is about ¼ pound, the weight of a stick of margarine.” Weight is the downward force of gravity exerted on an object by the planet it is located on.
What is a pound of thrust?
Thrust is a force or a push. Thrust is measured in “pounds of thrust” in the U.S. and in newtons in the metric system. 4.45 newtons of thrust equals 1 pound of thrust. A pound of thrust is how much thrust it would take to keep a one-pound object unmoving against the force of gravity on earth.
How many horsepower is 55 lbs of thrust?
1/3 hp
Which unit is lb?
Pound, unit of avoirdupois weight, equal to 16 ounces, 7,000 grains, or 0.45359237 kg, and of troy and apothecaries’ weight, equal to 12 ounces, 5,760 grains, or 0.3732417216 kg. The Roman ancestor of the modern pound, the libra, is the source of the abbreviation lb.
How big of a boat can a trolling motor push?
A beginning rule of thumb is that you want a minimum of 2 lbs of thrust for every 100lbs. For example, if you have a 3000lb boat, fully loaded, then the calculation is (3000/100) * 2 = 60lbs of thrust.
How fast will a 112 lb thrust trolling motor go?
around 5 mph
How deep should my trolling motor be in the water?
12 inches
How much weight can a 30lb thrust trolling motor push?
1500lbs
What size battery do I need for a 30 lb thrust trolling motor?
12 V
Can I put a bigger prop on my trolling motor?
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.
How many horsepower is a 55 lb thrust trolling?
How fast will a 55 lb thrust trolling motor go?
5 miles per hour
Can you run a trolling motor out of water?
Your motor is cooled by the water around it, while running it out of the water for a very short time would be OK, it would take a long time to drain the battery much running the motor out of the water with no load. Why risk damaging a very expensive TM to just drain the battery down.
How much horsepower is a 50 lb thrust trolling motor?
So every 746 watts is roughly equivalent to 1 horsepower. Using this formula the popular Newport Vessels NV-Series 55lb Thrust Trolling Motor is rated as 624 watts at the highest forward speed and so 624/746 = 0.84 and would be roughly equivalent to a 0.84 horsepower motor.
Does more thrust mean more speed?
Thrust is simply a static measurement of pushing or pulling power, and higher thrust does not necessarily mean greater speed. Speed is a factor of prop pitch and motor R.P.M. Given motor R.P.M. under load, and Minn Kota’s 4″ prop pitch, the approximate speed that a motor will push/pull a small boat can be calculated.
How many pounds of thrust does a 3.5 hp outboard motor have?
90lbs
Do trolling motors have HP?
Trolling motors are rated in pounds of thrust. As a rule of thumb 72 to 75lb. of thrust roughly equals one horsepower or 746W of electrical power. Trolling motors are offered in 12V, 12/24V, 24V and 36V versions, with the most powerful ones offering more than 100lb.
What size battery do I need for a 55 lb thrust trolling motor?
Most trolling motor batteries fail due to lack of proper charging. We suggest selecting a 12 volt deep cycle marine battery with at least a 110 amp hour rating, usually a group 27 size battery. The higher the amp hour rating, the more run time you will receive.
What is the strongest trolling motor?
Minn Kota has introduced the most powerful trolling motor on the market featuring 112 pounds of thrust.
How fast does a 2.5 hp boat motor go?
5.4 mph
How fast is a 10 hp boat motor?
1.5 M.p.h.
How fast will a 5hp outboard go?
The 5hp engine will put you in the 10mph range, while the 7.50-10hp engines will push you 15+ mph.
How fast will a 9.9 hp outboard go?
around 20 mph