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Pontoon motor calculator. From Load Power Altitude Enter your boats values in cells. Make sure to utilize a tachometer in order to determine RPM. Waterline WidthBeam in Ft.
Remember to evaluate all setups at wide open throttle. Of thrust will approximately equal 746W of power or one horsepower. Speed in KilometersHr.
22 rows Approximate Motor Weight in pounds. This calculator was made for my presentation at Ignite Petaluma. Smoker Craft - Prairie - Manitou - Avalon - Bennington - South Bay - Sun Tracker - Premier - Princecraft - Harris FloteBote - Berkshire - Lowe - Triton GPH MPG LPH KPL.
The ratings of trolling motors are measured in pounds of thrust the general rule of thumb is 72 to 75lb. Try our NEW Calculator to find the right electric motor for your boat. Use the formula for calculating the weight capacity for one pontoon ie take the volume of 1 pontoon tube and multiply it by 62 lbs.
Just a guess to start. Power loss 4 per 1000 ft ASL ft. Its a fun way to get across a body of water and serves as a great outing as well.
Mercury has several outboard motor models to choose from when customizing your Bennington pontoon boat including the Pro XS 175-300hp Fourstroke 30-60hp and Fourstroke 75-150hp. Number of Passengers 170 lbs each. The 115-horsepower motor is an adequate size for most pontoon boats.