Quote Originally Posted by autumneagle View Post
I contacted Torqeedo about current draw. They told me that the 801 draws 27 amps at full throttle. The Minn Kota draws 57 amps at full throttle. Torqeedo also told me that they measure thrust different. Torqeedo measures it as static thrust where Minn Kota measures thrust at the prop. This works out to be about a 30% difference in the Torqeedo's favor. Tempting motor...to try. Good point on the maintence concern.
Ha. Their method is devious. Sounds like some of the deceitful Sonar power measurements.


Fact:

Thrust is a static measurement of force. It is a result of the power developed by the electric motor, the propeller shape, pitch and dimensions, and the speed in rev/min.

Ask Sir Issac Newton.