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12V 50Ah LiFePO4: which trolling motors can it support?

50Ah of capacity only matters after the 50A continuous BMS clears the motor’s maximum draw.

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Nominal voltage
12.8V
Capacity
50Ah
Continuous BMS
50A
Weight
11.57 lb
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Fit note

A light option for lower-draw motors. Its 50A BMS is below the Newport 55's published 52A maximum draw.

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Verified motor matches

CompatibleNewport Kayak Series 36 lb29A max · 40A breaker ↗CompatibleMinn Kota Endura C2 3030A max · 30A breaker ↗CompatibleMinn Kota Endura C2 4042A max · 50A breaker ↗

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Do not match from capacity alone

The following verified motor exceeds our 10% BMS-headroom rule for this battery.

Newport Kayak Series 55 lb52A max vs 50A BMS

Minn Kota Endura C2 5550A max vs 50A BMS

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Charging plan

Use a charger explicitly compatible with 12.8V LiFePO4 chemistry. A 10A charger gives a rough empty-to-full planning time of about five hours before losses and taper behavior.

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