I have a small 30 lb thrust 5 speed motor.

Posted By: Jack, H23.5, SecondSojourn,Clermont Fl.
Date: 5/3/09 7:14p.m.

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I have not put it on my Hunter yet, but when I load it into my power model, this is what it shows. Using 40% of a 70 amp battery, I can go 2.5 knots at high speed and have a range of 5.5 miles. When I drop down to 3/5 throttle, I can go 2 knots and range of 7.7 miles. This leaves 60% still in my battery, and assumes only 90% efficiency for other power losses. On my little Precision I got over 3.5 knots For $99 the 30 lb thrust was worth the value. I would rather have gone for a 70 lb thrust motor, but the price is way more. These figures assume no current or wind that can greatly reduce or add speed and mileage.