After the first time using my new Newport Vessels (Kayak Series) 55 lb thrust trolling motor and 100 amp hour lithium battery on my 14 foot Sportspal canoe, I provide some honest feedback. I also review the setup and the reasons why I moved away from a gas powered outboard motor.
Here is an update video on the electric trolling motor on my Sportspal canoe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiO9f3-OS_k
Battery Box and extension cable build list:
Battery Box: NOCO HM327BK Group 27 Snap-Top Battery Box, https://webstore.totalbattery.com/NOCO-HM327BK-Group-27-Snap-Top-Battery-Box-p/hm327bk.htm
Battery Monitor: IPX7 Waterproof Battery Monitor, https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0C2Z3NRNN?ref_=cm_sw_r_cso_em_apan_dp_CTXYFM6RFV542Q4GM87X&starsLeft=1&th=1
Anderson Plugs: 2-4 Gauge 175A Battery Cable Quick Connect/Disconnect (you only need 2 of these, but the kit comes with 4 Anderson plugs), https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B074J2XTB5?ref_=cm_sw_r_cso_em_apan_dp_K7312AED88NBZM1BDR11&starsLeft=1&th=1
4 AWG Marine Cable for extension cable: Ancor Battery Cable - Per Foot - 4 AWG Red Battery Cable - Per Foot - 4 AWG Black, https://ca.binnacle.com/product_info.php?products_id=6057 Binnacle.com
Fuse Block/holder: Blue Sea 5005 ANL Fuse Block 35 to 300 Amps, https://ca.binnacle.com/p2676/Blue-Sea-5005-ANL-Fuse-Block-35-to-300-Amps/product_info.html
ANL Fuse: Blue Sea ANL Fuses 35A to 400A - BS5124 - 80A, https://ca.binnacle.com/product_info.php?products_id=2677
(I went with an 80 amp fuse)
Lug ring terminals to connect extension cable to trolling motor cable, and to connect ANL Fuse: Lugs Ring Terminals Connectors, 5/16” Stud Size for 4 Gauge Wire, https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07MQSXB6X?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share&th=1
SAE connectors: https://a.co/d/bzLzSBU