[PSUBS-MAILIST] Minn Kotta 101 - Thruster Reliability

[Cliff Redus via Personal_Submersibles]

 Alan I looked at the Caroute site.  They have some good options.  For me, the changeover to these would be harder as my propulsion voltage is 36V.  All of these seem to be either 24V or 48V.  The price for a 101 lower unit is about $300 US https://trollingmotorparts.com/minn-kota-lower-unit-w-prop-variable-speed-101/  I looked at the Caroute S400-48V 180LB Electric Boat Trolling Motor withSpeed Controller 180 Pound Large Thrust Saltwater for DIY., it runs $1600 in US. The Caroute is a more powerful motor at 180 lbs of thrust.
When you dissemble your Caroute, I would be interested in how hard you think it would be to pressure compensate.
I agree we need to keep an open mind on these thrusters.
Cliff




    On Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 04:16:59 PM CDT, Alan James via Personal_Submersibles <personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote:  
 
 Cliff,I finished my brushless thruster about 5 years or so back. Did pool tests and trials on an inflatable. 
I do however want to re-do this with an in-runner rather than outrunner motor. I hear you re a solution for everyone & are suggesting that rather than re-purpose the 101, re purpose a brushless electric outboard, or similar. I have added a couple of pictures to get you thinking outside the box.The latter being a thruster I purchased but haven't trialed yet. Caroute put out a good brushless outboard in varying sizes.Alan




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