trolling motor prop: This amazed me! I found a video on youtube where a guy substituted the stock props on a couple of Minn-Kota trolling motors with props that are sold for model...

Barnacles Loc: Northern California

This amazed me! I found a video on youtube where a guy substituted the stock props on a couple of Minn-Kota trolling motors with props that are sold for model planes!

About 1/4 the price, and he got more speed. Usually with less amps!

Take a look, what do you think?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXXxVkSg3jE

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

Barnacles wrote:

This amazed me! I found a video on youtube where a guy substituted the stock props on a couple of Minn-Kota trolling motors with props that are sold for model planes!

About 1/4 the price, and he got more speed. Usually with less amps!

Take a look, what do you think?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXXxVkSg3jE

I haven't seen the videos this computer won't get utube.
However, if they work and preform BETTER and are cheaper, then I would say go for it.

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

saw1 wrote:

I haven't seen the videos this computer won't get utube.
However, if they work and preform BETTER and are cheaper, then I would say go for it.

Just watched the video and it really seems to be an improvement over the stock prop.
Wonder if those stats would hold up tryin to push a bigger, heavier boat?

nutz4fish Loc: Colchester, CT

Barnacles wrote:

This amazed me! I found a video on youtube where a guy substituted the stock props on a couple of Minn-Kota trolling motors with props that are sold for model planes!

About 1/4 the price, and he got more speed. Usually with less amps!

Take a look, what do you think?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXXxVkSg3jE

Barn : Looks like he's onto something. Of course , there are a few variables that he's not addressing, but they are not major players here. Anyhow, I can relate to a guy who makes a science project outta things. Some folks just turn out that way. For the price of the model plane prop, I'd say its the way to go.

TJA57 Loc: chino, CA

Barnacles wrote:

This amazed me! I found a video on youtube where a guy substituted the stock props on a couple of Minn-Kota trolling motors with props that are sold for model planes!

About 1/4 the price, and he got more speed. Usually with less amps!

Take a look, what do you think?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXXxVkSg3jE

The speed and amperage test certainly look promising and I think I will give the Apc props a try. My only concern at this point is durability. Being that the Apc prop is so much thinner, how well does it hold up if it hits something?

Barnacles Loc: Northern California

Another concern is that APC props have really sharp dagger-like tips. That could be a problem if you're clumsy.

Gmchief Loc: New Hampshire coast

Very interesting. Although he didn’t address battery state over the course of the test. Perhaps the charge state is not a significant variable in a lithium battery.

nutz4fish Loc: Colchester, CT

Gmchief wrote:

Very interesting. Although he didn’t address battery state over the course of the test. Perhaps the charge state is not a significant variable in a lithium battery.

That's one of the variables I spoke of...the other main one was cable temperature. Both these and others are factors but would not significantly alter the results.

Barnacles Loc: Northern California

I'm not going to rush out and buy APC props yet, but I think I'll do some speed and amp draw tests soon, then if I ever bust a trolling motor prop I'll have some numbers to work with when I explore the cheap alternatives.

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

Barnacles wrote:

I'm not going to rush out and buy APC props yet, but I think I'll do some speed and amp draw tests soon, then if I ever bust a trolling motor prop I'll have some numbers to work with when I explore the cheap alternatives.

I would be interested to see how well they work in a stronger current and with a heavier boat.
I'm afraid that they might not have enough pull/push for a heavier boat in the current.

Snaggletooth one and only Loc: Novato, CA

Kipawa Propellers - A high performance 3 blade weedless prop for Minn Kota and MotorGuide motors.
This is what I use now so I did the airplane prop but blew it up on a log. Didn't hold up. Had to row back. Not a big deal ,anyways this has been working great, I haven't hit anything yet. It does seem to be better than original.

NoCal Steve Loc: Dunnigan, CA

Barnacles wrote:

Another concern is that APC props have really sharp dagger-like tips. That could be a problem if you're clumsy.

Barn.... another consideration is durability. The OEM prop is thick, heavy and can take a beating. I tried a "superior" prop once and a single trip in the shallows, rocks, and wood ruined the prop.

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

NoCal Steve wrote:

Barn.... another consideration is durability. The OEM prop is thick, heavy and can take a beating. I tried a "superior" prop once and a single trip in the shallows, rocks, and wood ruined the prop.

Very true.

Hey Steve, how you healin up. Are you out dancing yet?

NoCal Steve Loc: Dunnigan, CA

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saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

NoCal Steve wrote:

Brother, thanks for asking. It was the most painf... (show quote)

Oh wow brother. I'd say our prayers have been answered. However, I'll still keep you in my prayers for a complete recovery.