I am currently planning to put a trolling motor on my canoe, with the main goal of having maximum efficiency at a given, reasonable speed. Probably around 3.5mph.
I will be using 6S LiPo batteries (that I use for ebikes) that will range roughly from 20v to 25.2v. I have a DC to DC converter that will step down to 12v, but I would prefer not to use it, as it decreases to efficiency.
As I understand, the PWM controller will limit the voltage applied from 0v up to the input voltage, as you turn the pot. I dont know if the throttle/pot is linear, but assuming it is, approx 1/2 throttle would be near the 12v mark.
My current question is whether or not I can safely exceed this voltage, as long as max power is observed? I will be using a Minn Kota C2 30, which most tests I have observed draw around 28A at full throttle (@12v). So about 350w. Could I safely run it at 25v x 14A ?
I will be using 6S LiPo batteries (that I use for ebikes) that will range roughly from 20v to 25.2v. I have a DC to DC converter that will step down to 12v, but I would prefer not to use it, as it decreases to efficiency.
As I understand, the PWM controller will limit the voltage applied from 0v up to the input voltage, as you turn the pot. I dont know if the throttle/pot is linear, but assuming it is, approx 1/2 throttle would be near the 12v mark.
My current question is whether or not I can safely exceed this voltage, as long as max power is observed? I will be using a Minn Kota C2 30, which most tests I have observed draw around 28A at full throttle (@12v). So about 350w. Could I safely run it at 25v x 14A ?