11-18-2013, 10:41 PM
Always trust practical experience over theory. If it makes a difference it makes a difference.
The digital maximizer, mentioned above, is also a real advantage. The motor drive mechanism of the 5-speed setting motors is really wasteful compared to a digital PWM.
The prop change I referred to would be to a non-MinnKota prop. I'll be running some experiments with some model airplane and boat props on my MinnKota 30 and posting results.
One post I read boasted a 28% increase in efficiency with a model airplane prop in this type of application.
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The digital maximizer, mentioned above, is also a real advantage. The motor drive mechanism of the 5-speed setting motors is really wasteful compared to a digital PWM.
The prop change I referred to would be to a non-MinnKota prop. I'll be running some experiments with some model airplane and boat props on my MinnKota 30 and posting results.
One post I read boasted a 28% increase in efficiency with a model airplane prop in this type of application.
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