Thread: 36V Terrova Trolling Motor Question- Run Time

Yikess has an 80# Terrova on his aluminum deep V. We pull cranks with it for most of the day before we fire up the kicker motor. It really depends on your batteries

The 112 36v will pull it all day with deep cycle group 31s, with cart batts it would pull 2 days

Whatever you decide to do please go with a 60 inch shaft, that will make a big difference as well. These guys kill me with 45" shafts on 20 foot plus boat and want to pull cranks for 8 hours a day. I have an 24 volt 80# Ultrex and can pull cranks for 9 hours off two group 29 batteries in an 18' glass boat, most of which I contribute to that extra shaft length.

Originally Posted by Snubby

Whatever you decide to do please go with a 60 inch shaft, that will make a big difference as well. These guys kill me with 45" shafts on 20 foot plus boat and want to pull cranks for 8 hours a day. I have an 24 volt 80# Ultrex and can pull cranks for 9 hours off two group 29 batteries in an 18' glass boat, most of which I contribute to that extra shaft length.

Makes a huge difference, I went with the shorter shaft with the Ulterra but I pull from the front, no doubt when we are both in the back of the boat. Long shaft more leverage!! Plus with a Terrova you can leave it up 6 or 8 inches and its easier to stow.

20/72 G-3. Had group 27 decka battery on the 80# terrova. Could get around 7-8 hrs then fire up the big motor with a troll plate. After the first trip out last sat I had about 5 hrs into it and they gave out on me. Bought a set of group 29 everstart maxx and will pull em down or try in the morning.
EZ Troller plate will get you down to speed with that 150 I would bet ! Not sure how much longer or better a 101 will be though. Just a comparison of big aluminium boats and set ups !


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I have the 112, have not run it down pulling 1.8 for 10 hrs...we pulled into the wind for 6 hrs...motor was 3/4 charged..If it goes out today...I will order another one today

Originally Posted by joekiller

20/72 G-3. Had group 27 decka battery on the 80# terrova. Could get around 7-8 hrs then fire up the big motor with a troll plate. After the first trip out last sat I had about 5 hrs into it and they gave out on me. Bought a set of group 29 everstart maxx and will pull em down or try in the morning.
EZ Troller plate will get you down to speed with that 150 I would bet ! Not sure how much longer or better a 101 will be though. Just a comparison of big aluminium boats and set ups !


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Those Everstart Maxx batteries are great until they aren't. I've been through three or four of them now. They'll do what they need to do for a year or two then won't take a charge. I think they may get knocked around too much.

Not sure ,but as a kicker I place a piece of 1x6 between em and add a rachet strap not only over them but another around them. Really makes em solid. I have installed 2 sets in My old buddy Handi's rig over 6 years . They have always gave out a good runtime. Not trying to jack a T.M. thread for a battery thread but battery maintenance is crucial !!

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