I first bought an 18amp deep cycle battery which was small and very light but gave 2 hours on low speed (1) and 1 hour on high speed (2). I wanted to be on the river much longer so got this prorider 55amp deepcycle battery which gives 7 hours at low speed and just under 4 hours at high speed. Its never ran out of charge when I've been out. I usually go at high speed ( that's only about 2.5mph ) for a 3 hour round trip as that's usually long enough for me....the only problem is the bigger the battery the heavier the weight. The 55amp is 16kg so I don't like to carry it too far to the waters edge from the car.....enjoy your boating...its fabulous low cost fun...remember to take the wine,beer, lay back and chill...:)
@@EagleUkes Thanks heaps, was trying to find info on speed and power draw and this reply had more useful info than the manufacturer and the rest of the internet combined.
Quick question I've just recieved my battery for my motor. Do I need a battery box to put it in before I take it on the boat or is it ok to just put the battery itself on the boat?
Hi Luke...I just mine on a car floor mat which works well or sometimes just on top the heavy duty bag I carried the boat it...not a good idea to place it directly on the bottom section of the boat...:)
Mine is a Pro rider 55 amp deep cycle battery ( weighs 16kg so heavy ) but this is the closest I can find now for you....:) www.proridermobility.com/catalog/product/view/_ignore_category/1/id/94/s/pro-rider-12v-50ah-agm-battery/
m.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-Pin-Rubber-Orange-Mains-Electrical-250V-10-Amp-Inline-In-Line-Connector-Extend/322627344936?hash=item4b1e169a28:g:O-oAAOSwpe1bLMJI Its from eBay but you may get them a bit cheaper from a local store....I put a 2 pin connector on to make things easier....:)
@@EagleUkes i love the honesty and i dont think i will either to be honest myself. now i have a boat myself similar to yours im just about to purchase the same motor. im unsure on the batteries to use. would you recommend the battery you have ? i will have possibly have 4 people in my boat 2 adults 2 children. thanks for the help
there is a ring on the engine... that you lower.. to Block the reverse
Mine seems to jump out of that retaining ring..:(
Could you help me out? Looking at buying this but curious about how long does that battery last? Did you ever run it out? Thanks :)
I first bought an 18amp deep cycle battery which was small and very light but gave 2 hours on low speed (1) and 1 hour on high speed (2).
I wanted to be on the river much longer so got this prorider 55amp deepcycle battery which gives 7 hours at low speed and just under 4 hours at high speed. Its never ran out of charge when I've been out. I usually go at high speed ( that's only about 2.5mph ) for a 3 hour round trip as that's usually long enough for me....the only problem is the bigger the battery the heavier the weight. The 55amp is 16kg so I don't like to carry it too far to the waters edge from the car.....enjoy your boating...its fabulous low cost fun...remember to take the wine,beer, lay back and chill...:)
@@EagleUkes Thanks heaps, was trying to find info on speed and power draw and this reply had more useful info than the manufacturer and the rest of the internet combined.
@@laurimyllyvirta467 Thank you so much Lauri...its great to have feedback such as yours that my review was of some help....:)
Quick question I've just recieved my battery for my motor. Do I need a battery box to put it in before I take it on the boat or is it ok to just put the battery itself on the boat?
Hi Luke...I just mine on a car floor mat which works well or sometimes just on top the heavy duty bag I carried the boat it...not a good idea to place it directly on the bottom section of the boat...:)
@@EagleUkes thanks. I'll make sure to keep it off the boat directly 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Did you say 1 hour Cruise at speed 2 with a 55 Ah battery?
What battery did you buy for the motor any chance of sending a link
Mine is a Pro rider 55 amp deep cycle battery ( weighs 16kg so heavy ) but this is the closest I can find now for you....:)
www.proridermobility.com/catalog/product/view/_ignore_category/1/id/94/s/pro-rider-12v-50ah-agm-battery/
Do your 3 blue LED lights always stay on? Ours do. Just wondering.
Mine stay on all the time but reduce down to two then one light as the battery charge reduces.
Hello, kindly can you tell me where you bought the yellow orange connector or say the brand and all the details ??? Thank you!!!
Marco
m.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-Pin-Rubber-Orange-Mains-Electrical-250V-10-Amp-Inline-In-Line-Connector-Extend/322627344936?hash=item4b1e169a28:g:O-oAAOSwpe1bLMJI
Its from eBay but you may get them a bit cheaper from a local store....I put a 2 pin connector on to make things easier....:)
hi do you need a licence to go on the river?
Hi Josh...I don't think you need a license to go on the river Tees but any boat with a motor on should have boat insurance.
@@EagleUkes ok im going to have the same setup as yourself how much was your insurance?
@@joshcarra2152 ...to be honest Josh I've not got round to sorting that out yet....
@@EagleUkes i love the honesty and i dont think i will either to be honest myself. now i have a boat myself similar to yours im just about to purchase the same motor. im unsure on the batteries to use. would you recommend the battery you have ? i will have possibly have 4 people in my boat 2 adults 2 children. thanks for the help