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Upgrade! Rhodan Marine 36volt, 120lb Thrust, 84" Monster Trolling Motor.

Discussion in 'Boating - Anything to do with Boating' started by Patty Wagon, Oct 12, 2017.


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  1. mkyota1

    mkyota1 Sailing Master

    It all depends on how strong the wind and current is. Most of the time offshore my motor only runs on speed 3 or 4 out of 10. It would run for quite a long time under those load levels. Obviously the Patay Wagger is a beast of a boat compared to mine. It will be interesting to see it in action. Should be great.
     
    mkyota1, Nov 2, 2017
    #41
  2. Patty Wagon

    Patty Wagon Treasure Hunter
    Thread Started By

    yeah, I did the math. 6 hours FULL thrust. I could drive to the party grounds with my trolling motor! LOL
    The trollbridge charges in parallel and provides 36v in series. So you either have the outboards running and charging
    or the TM running. Not both. Question is: how long to charge the batteries?
    If you are heading offshore 1-2 hour ride... Hopefully when you arrive the TM batteries are fully charged.
    Get to your waypoint. Kill the outboards. Drive around on the TM, for the next 6 hours. (seems like plenty of time)
    Crank the outboards back up and drive home.
    I will definitely not be stranded with dead batteries. 6 marine deep cycles on board.
     
    Patty Wagon, Nov 2, 2017
    #42
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  3. Nautical Gator

    Nautical Gator Forum Captain, Moderator, Peacekeeper Staff Member

    6 hrs is a lot of fishing time.

    I would love to know if they get topped off at full charge?

    that's obvious since you have three dedicated for the motor, and three dedicated for the trolling.

    will be nice to see your progress and how it performs. I still think the best use would be for deep dropping where anchors can not be used.

    hope you do a DIY on the install.
     
    Nautical Gator, Nov 2, 2017
    #43
  4. JonathanFlorida

    JonathanFlorida Blackbeard

    I hope this is not a really dumb-dumb question: So, I just have a personal thing, where I never shut my outboards off when I go offshore....I have 2 starting batteries and 2 house batteries right now on my boat, and when I get a Rhodan, I will likely get the 24V 72" and install 2 new additional batteries dedicated to the Trolling motor. Is there any reason I cannot run my trolling motor while also letting my outboards idle?
     
    JonathanFlorida, Nov 2, 2017
    #44
  5. Patty Wagon

    Patty Wagon Treasure Hunter
    Thread Started By

    Jonathan,

    The 36 volt model comes w/key ring remote.
    You will need to check with them if this option is available with the other models.

    Direct from Yandina Marine 36V Trollbridge combiner manual:
    Radio Remote Button. If you need the ability to run both motors at the same time or 36 volts is not available soon
    enough after charging has stopped, momentarily press the remote control button. This will lock in the 36 volt mode
    until the starting battery is below 13 volts.

    Lenny
     
    Patty Wagon, Nov 2, 2017
    #45
  6. Patty Wagon

    Patty Wagon Treasure Hunter
    Thread Started By

    So, this box arrives and is sitting on my front porch when I got home last nite. It's so tall I can only stand it up
    in the living room that has 10' ceilings. It's a trolling motor on steroids!

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    Patty Wagon, Nov 3, 2017
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  7. Bossman

    Bossman Moderator on Deck Staff Member

    WOW! That thing is a beast I'll be following this one close.
     
    Bossman, Nov 3, 2017
    #47
  8. gilman

    gilman Matey

    You look like a kid on Christmas moring
     
    gilman, Nov 3, 2017
    #48
  9. nat55611

    nat55611 Cabin Boy

    Dang put that thing on to get it inthe water
     
    nat55611, Nov 3, 2017
    #49
  10. JonathanFlorida

    JonathanFlorida Blackbeard

    +1 on the Christmas Morning comment, that smile reminds me of my kids when Santa brings the perfect gift!
     
    JonathanFlorida, Nov 3, 2017
    #50
  11. Yellowtail

    Yellowtail Powder Monkey

    Curious to see the mounting bracket. It will have to be very hardy. I had to have one custom made for my minkota riptide 72 inch.... as they did not make a bracket that supported their own #112 thrust model.
     
    Yellowtail, Nov 3, 2017
    #51
  12. Nautical Gator

    Nautical Gator Forum Captain, Moderator, Peacekeeper Staff Member

    I thought you were getting a trolling motor, not a pole vaulting pole LOL that think is huge.
     
    Nautical Gator, Nov 4, 2017
    #52
  13. lobsterman

    lobsterman Seaman Recruit

    I can't wait to see it in action!
     
    lobsterman, Nov 4, 2017
    #53
  14. Patty Wagon

    Patty Wagon Treasure Hunter
    Thread Started By

    Did the install this weekend.
    Labeled all the leads w/heat shrink markers.
    Pelican 1100 case for TM plug enclosure.
    Yandina trollbridge 36 combiner charging system.
    3 Deka 8G31's. 98AH gelled deep cycles.
    Ram bracket to hold the head unit.
    Install complete.

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    Patty Wagon, Nov 6, 2017
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  15. Patty Wagon

    Patty Wagon Treasure Hunter
    Thread Started By

    More, stuff in the boat

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    Patty Wagon, Nov 6, 2017
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  16. mkyota1

    mkyota1 Sailing Master

    Looks great Lenny. Very nice work. Can't wait to see how she works for you.
     
    mkyota1, Nov 6, 2017
    #56
  17. Patty Wagon

    Patty Wagon Treasure Hunter
    Thread Started By

    Wrapping it up.
    Nothing left but the test drive!

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    Patty Wagon, Nov 6, 2017
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  18. Bossman

    Bossman Moderator on Deck Staff Member

    I'm sure that it will work wonders for you. Now let that weather hold out for this weekend.
     
    Bossman, Nov 7, 2017
    #58
  19. Nautical Gator

    Nautical Gator Forum Captain, Moderator, Peacekeeper Staff Member

    Good to see you got it installed. looks like a good install. Thumbsup1:::1

    let us know what you did for the mount?

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    Nautical Gator, Nov 7, 2017
    #59
  20. Bob C

    Bob C Master Gunner

    If that works to hold the Patay Wagger in 3-4 foot seas it will work for any boat! No more 50 lb anchor to be thrown over board. Good luck!
     
    Bob C, Nov 7, 2017
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