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 Trolling Motor Size
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06/10/15 02:26 AM
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KSalcedo222
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I have a buddy who just bought an 18ft aluminum boat and is wanting to upgrade his trolling motor... He is wondering if there such thing as too big of a trolling motor for a boat like this?
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Re: Trolling Motor Size
[Re: KSalcedo222]
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06/10/15 02:37 AM
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jbhall1183
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I don't think so. But an aluminum 18fter doesn't need a 101lb thrust trolling motor. A 70-80lb thrust should be plenty for that boat.
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Re: Trolling Motor Size
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06/10/15 02:38 AM
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Mark Perry
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I cannot recall anyone ever saying they felt like they bought too big a TM. Heard plenty say they wish they had bought bigger though.
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Re: Trolling Motor Size
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06/10/15 02:41 AM
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KSalcedo222
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I don't think so. But an aluminum 18fter doesn't need a 101lb thrust trolling motor. A 70-80lb thrust should be plenty for that boat. Thats what he is looking into. I told him he should be fine, just wanted to make sure I didnt lie to him.
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Re: Trolling Motor Size
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06/10/15 02:46 AM
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Andrew Y'Barbo
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112 fortrex on 16' gar boat 
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Re: Trolling Motor Size
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06/10/15 08:12 AM
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Bobby Milam
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the exception is the terrova and ulterras. You dont want too much on them or they wont function as well for some of their features
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Re: Trolling Motor Size
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06/10/15 12:20 PM
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6BOOMER
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Not necessarily too big but weight should be a consideration, 18ft aluminum boat and a 36 volt TM (3-batteries for TM)then another cranking battery? I would consider a 24 volt system. Plenty of power for 18ft.
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Re: Trolling Motor Size
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06/10/15 12:54 PM
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Rudy Lackey
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I cannot recall anyone ever saying they felt like they bought too big a TM. Heard plenty say they wish they had bought bigger though.
Rudy
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