I purchased 2 each; Minn Kota - RipTide 101 lbs thrust, on 36 volts, 46 amps, 1.79HP motors, (Part # 2316285) for
$220 each, the speed controller assembly (Part #2774003) for $129.95,
and the prop (Part #2331160 ) for $36.95 from
www.trollingmotorparts.com Under $800 with shipping for both. I plan to air compensate too.
I was considering MotorGuide units but be warned that the control circuits on MotorGuide's are in the lower unit and would likely be destroyed if air compensated.
But while I has chatting with the product manager he suggested a product from their partner Lenco Marine called Joy Ride. You would have to put 1 ATM seals in the motors (those are MotorGuides) to protect the circuits but it's a good off-the-shelf twin thruster solution. Go to www.lencomarine.com and click on "Joy Ride" in the upper right corner. I think he say 2,700 for the package. I'd bet a clever sub builder could convert the linear actuators to pitch the motors for dive and accent.
Best of luck
Doug Jackson
Tulsa, OK
Hi All,
Sorry that I'm late to the discussion. I understand
that oil or some liquid is much better heat transfer agent than air in a motor
housing. I was planning on air compensating my motor housings and using
minn-kotas. Since these were designed to run with air in the housing why would
this be a problem. Am I missing something.
I'll appreciate any input.
Best Regards,
Jim Kocourek