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I am familiar with eth sheeve size calculations for getting the right ratios and finally the proper (desired) RPM.
I have this Old, basic, battery powered, Minn Kota trolling motor and a battery but, no boat (long story) and I was thinking about cannibalizing this to attach to my mill. Of course, it will take some "creative engineering" to devise the best mounting for the motor and controller once they are cannibalized from thir original housings but,
Is there any reason this won't work?
The motor is rated at 55 ft/lbs of thrust. I have tried looking for other specifics (HP or Torque) on similar trolling motor by MK and haven't found anything. I am just not sure if this will be enough, or worse, too much power/torque for my MaltMill. Or if I'd be better off trying to sell this thing on CL.
I have this Old, basic, battery powered, Minn Kota trolling motor and a battery but, no boat (long story) and I was thinking about cannibalizing this to attach to my mill. Of course, it will take some "creative engineering" to devise the best mounting for the motor and controller once they are cannibalized from thir original housings but,
Is there any reason this won't work?
The motor is rated at 55 ft/lbs of thrust. I have tried looking for other specifics (HP or Torque) on similar trolling motor by MK and haven't found anything. I am just not sure if this will be enough, or worse, too much power/torque for my MaltMill. Or if I'd be better off trying to sell this thing on CL.