u/Beginning_Capital359

▲ 2 r/boatbuilding+1 crossposts

Best Budget Trolling Motors for a 250kg Water Robot?

Hey everyone,

Looking for 2 × 24V 55lb trolling motors in India for a 250kg electric boat setup. Open to both new and second-hand options if reliable and reasonably priced.

Planning to use differential thrust with 2 motors for steering and propulsion.

Would appreciate:

* supplier/importer recommendations

* second-hand marketplaces/groups

* alternative propulsion suggestions in similar budget range

Thanks!

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u/Beginning_Capital359 — 2 days ago

Need Guidance for Electric Boat / Water Robot Propulsion System

Hey everyone,

I’m an engineering student currently building a small electric boat/water robot and need some guidance regarding propulsion motor selection.

Requirements:

* total load around 250kg

* needs high thrust at low speed

* 24V system

* outdoor water operation

* runtime target around 2–3 hours

Budget for the propulsion system is under ₹20k.

Currently confused between:

* trolling motors

* underwater thrusters

* hub motors

* low KV BLDC setups

Would really appreciate practical suggestions from people experienced in marine robotics or electric boats.

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u/Beginning_Capital359 — 5 days ago

Need Guidance for Electric Boat / Water Robot Propulsion System

Hey everyone,

I’m an engineering student currently building a small electric boat/water robot and need some guidance regarding propulsion motor selection.

Requirements:

* total load around 250kg

* needs high thrust at low speed

* 24V system

* outdoor water operation

* runtime target around 2–3 hours

Budget for the propulsion system is under ₹20k.

Currently confused between:

* trolling motors

* underwater thrusters

* hub motors

* low KV BLDC setups

Would really appreciate practical suggestions from people experienced in marine robotics or electric boats.

reddit.com
u/Beginning_Capital359 — 5 days ago
▲ 4 r/mechatronics+1 crossposts

Need Guidance for Electric Boat / Water Robot Propulsion System

Hey everyone,

I’m an engineering student currently building a small electric boat/water robot and need some guidance regarding propulsion motor selection.

Requirements:

* total load around 250kg

* needs high thrust at low speed

* 24V system

* outdoor water operation

* runtime target around 2–3 hours

Budget for the propulsion system is under ₹20k.

Currently confused between:

* trolling motors

* underwater thrusters

* hub motors

* low KV BLDC setups

Would really appreciate practical suggestions from people experienced in marine robotics or electric boats.

reddit.com
u/Beginning_Capital359 — 5 days ago