True sppeed vs power conversation

[Ruger2506]

So in looking around this forum there is little hard data on speed and performance with trolling motors and outboards on our machines. So, with that said. Today I got 1.1 mph with tires in high gear (the website says 3 mph). I got 2.2 mph with a 75# 24 volt MinnKota Trolling motor. I will be testing the same setup with a 30# 12 volt MinnKota later today.

If I do upgrade to an outboard I would want one with an internal gas tank. But with that said I sure enjoyed how quite the trolling motor was today.

[scimanstev]

It will be a while before my new Argo arrives, but I will have a full 9.9 hp outboard on it, and I will post the speed I get with it. Well, at least if I can be pried out of it long enough to post........

Steve

[argojosh]

There is a sweet spot you must hit with the RPM to have the maximum speed or else too much can actually make you slower in water with tires.

[Ruger2506]

About 1.1 mph with a 30 pound thrust

[Castro]

I put two kids in the back with oars and I cruise.....