⚡ ABYC E-11 Dedicated Estimator

Pontoon Boat Trolling Motor Battery Runtime Calculator

Pontoon boats have high wind resistance and heavy water displacement, requiring 24V or 36V high-thrust motors. Estimate runtime against wind and chop.

⚡ Instant Estimator

Trolling Motor Battery Runtime Calculator

ABYC E-11 Compliant

1. System Voltage

2. Motor Thrust & Max Amp Draw~50A Max Draw

Custom Max Amps:(Overrides thrust preset)

3. Battery Chemistry & Usable Depth of Discharge (DoD)

Lithium (LiFePO4)100% Usable Capacity

AGM / Lead-Acid50% Safe Usable DoD

4. Battery Capacity (Amp Hours / Ah)100 Ah

20 Ah50 Ah100 Ah (Standard)200 Ah300 Ah

5. Motor Throttle / Speed Level50% Speed (Cruising)

10% (Trolling)25% (Slow)50% (Cruising)75% (Fast)100% (WOT Max)

Estimated Continuous Runtime

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 trolling motor is needed for an 18 to 22 ft pontoon boat?

An 18 to 22 ft pontoon boat requires a minimum of 70 to 80 lbs of thrust (24V), while pontoons 22ft+ or operating in strong currents require 112 lbs (36V).