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Newport Vessels 36 lb Battery Runtime Calculator

Drawing just 29 Amps at full speed, the Newport Vessels 36 lb thrust motor is an ultralight favorite for inflatable pontoon boats, canoes, and kayaks. Calculate your cruising hours below.

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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 size battery does a Newport Vessels 36 lb motor require?

A 12V 50Ah lithium battery delivers over 4 hours of trolling, while a compact 100Ah battery will run the 36lb motor for more than 10 hours of casual fishing.