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Many Ways to Install a Trolling Motor onto a Kayak
Conventional Trolling Motor and Variable Speed Trolling Motor
Conventional Trolling Motors are designed to get you moving to reach a spot quickly or get you back to the fishing hole when current or wind blows you off course. Regardless of the name brand, all conventional trolling motors operate using a rheostat to control speed. This means, using the trolling motor to reach your desired location and once there, you use one of the low speeds intermittently to stay within range of your fishing spot.
Variable Speed Controlled Trolling Motors are similar in looks but differ in electronic design. They are controlled by a PWM, which is an electronic voltage regulator and speed controller. Variable speed trolling motors equipped with PWM are designed to troll for hours. Their speed is infinite and can be dialed from as low as 1/4mph to 4mph, while at the same time, conserves battery energy by 3-4 times longer than conventional trolling motors. Therefore, it is important to know your type of fishing and what type of fish you're targeting when choosing a trolling motor.
Motor Sizing
The larger and heavier the kayak, the larger the trolling motor needed.
Batteries
Batteries play a very important role in motorized kayaking. A battery to a kayak motor is what a gas tank to a car. The bigger the battery the longer you can troll, fish and go places: just as the bigger the gas tank in a car, the longer range one can travel without refueling. Therefore, the bigger the kayak the more energy will be required from the battery.
Conventional Trolling Motors are designed to get you moving to reach a spot quickly or get you back to the fishing hole when current or wind blows you off course. Regardless of the name brand, all conventional trolling motors operate using a rheostat to control speed. This means, using the trolling motor to reach your desired location and once there, you use one of the low speeds intermittently to stay within range of your fishing spot.
Variable Speed Controlled Trolling Motors are similar in looks but differ in electronic design. They are controlled by a PWM, which is an electronic voltage regulator and speed controller. Variable speed trolling motors equipped with PWM are designed to troll for hours. Their speed is infinite and can be dialed from as low as 1/4mph to 4mph, while at the same time, conserves battery energy by 3-4 times longer than conventional trolling motors. Therefore, it is important to know your type of fishing and what type of fish you're targeting when choosing a trolling motor.
Motor Sizing
The larger and heavier the kayak, the larger the trolling motor needed.
Batteries
Batteries play a very important role in motorized kayaking. A battery to a kayak motor is what a gas tank to a car. The bigger the battery the longer you can troll, fish and go places: just as the bigger the gas tank in a car, the longer range one can travel without refueling. Therefore, the bigger the kayak the more energy will be required from the battery.
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kayak motor products and kayak motor mount accessories.
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Practical & Innovative Systems,
Most Cost Effective Kayak Trolling Motor Systems on the Market
Most Cost Effective Kayak Trolling Motor Systems on the Market