Hobie PA - propulsion system

[wiredantz]

Jim,


how fast are you able to go when the current has died on that motor?

have you test a 40lb motor to see if you are able to get an increase in speed?

how long does does a 50amp battery last you, if you kept it on at full speed, all at one go ?

[PapaDave]

This is the one I have 30lb thrust, moves a fully loaded PA14 at about 2.5 MPH. I have a 101 ah marine battery and after an all nighter in SD bay it was at 70%.

I lost the original prop and had to find one that worked so you will notice it is a little 'shaved'.

[Saba Slayer]

Originally Posted by wiredantz

Jim,


how fast are you able to go when the current has died on that motor?
About 3.5+mph
have you test a 40lb motor to see if you are able to get an increase in speed?
Didn't fit thru the Mirage drive hole.
how long does does a 50amp battery last you, if you kept it on at full speed, all at one go ?

I fish alot out by the old K marker area on the south side of the canyon and I go full speed there and back and the battery has plenty of amps left to fish or troll the harbor for another hour or so when I get back inside...I've never run it all the way down.

[alanw]

I was wondering how you guys keep from spilling your latte on your yoga pants.

[RedondoSteve]

Jim and All,
I went with the 24 Lb thrust as to not require a full size deep cycle battery.
The PA -12 is heavy to start , add all the gear and its quite a load. Since the 24 only draws approx 18 Amps at full speed I could go with a 50 Ah battery. (Still weighs 30 lbs) That and they are getting good reviews. I also saw a youtube video of PA-12 with this motor and it moved the PA 12 very well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZOeZ9HGgow. I will post some pics
of my install.
Steve

[Dannowar]

Originally Posted by alanw

I was wondering how you guys keep from spilling your latte on your yoga pants.

Lol