Re: THRUST POWER

[SFreihof@aol.com]

In a message dated 5/31/98 7:11:56 PM SA Pacific Standard Time,
steve_mccolman@hotmail.com writes:

<< I have a question for you trolling motor experts!  What is the thrust 
 pound equivalent to a 5 hp gas outboard?
                      Thanks, Steve
  >>
Good question, Steve, but I don't think there is any easy answer because
thrust is variable depending on things like the propeller.  As a rough guide,
I think 30 lbs. of thrust is approximately equal to one horsepower... so 5 hp
should be about 150 lbs. thrust.  If I'm wrong, we'll hear about it pretty
quickly with this group!

The Electrical Engineers among us could provide a formula for horsepower from
a motor determined by voltage and amperage, but that is a theoretical value
and probably not accurate for actual performance.  Jump right in here,
SubScuba!

I have the same question because I have a motor rated in horsepower, and I'm
curious what thrust I  can expect.  I asked Minn Kota to enlighten me, but
they never responded.

Stan Freihofer
Ft. Lauderdale, FL