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80 lb Thrust Trolling Motor Battery Runtime Calculator (24V)

An 80 lb thrust trolling motor runs on a 24-Volt circuit and draws up to 56 Amps at wide-open throttle. Use this tool to plan your battery capacity for heavy current, wind, and tournament fishing.

⚡ Instant Estimator

Trolling Motor Battery Runtime Calculator

ABYC E-11 Compliant
~50A Max Draw
Custom Max Amps:(Overrides thrust preset)
100 Ah
20 Ah50 Ah100 Ah (Standard)200 Ah300 Ah
50% Speed (Cruising)
10% (Trolling)25% (Slow)50% (Cruising)75% (Fast)100% (WOT Max)
Estimated Continuous Runtime
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Current Draw:-- Amps
Usable Capacity:-- Ah
Continuous Power:-- Watts
Safe Reserve Left:--

Runtime Across All Speeds

Speed 1 (25% Throttle)-- hrs
Speed 2 (50% Cruising)-- hrs
Speed 3 (75% Fast)-- hrs
Speed 4 (100% WOT)-- hrs
🛠️ Recommended Electrical Setup
  • • Circuit Breaker: 60A Marine Rated
  • • Minimum Cable Size: 6 AWG (under 10ft)
  • • Wire Material: Tinned Marine Copper (ABYC BC-5W2)

Frequently Asked Questions

What battery setup do I need for an 80lb thrust trolling motor?

You need a 24V power source: either two 12V 100Ah deep-cycle batteries connected in series, or a single dedicated 24V 100Ah lithium battery.