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 Minn Kota trolling motor suggestion
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01/22/17 08:53 PM
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Kens3313
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I have a 21 ft hawk right now with a 72 lb thrust trolling motor and in high winds like today it will only last 2 to 3 hours of fishing, and wont keep up with the wind. I want a good trolling motor but don't wanna spend over around 1500. Just wondering what is a good size trolling motor for a 21 ft boat. I would like to stay with 24 volt system if I have to, but 36 volt may be what I need. I just don't have enough room for another battery.
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Re: Minn Kota trolling motor suggestion
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01/22/17 09:16 PM
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John175☮
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Re: Minn Kota trolling motor suggestion
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01/22/17 09:17 PM
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tigers5285
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I have 80lb fortrex it has plenty of power. I would check your batteries also.
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Re: Minn Kota trolling motor suggestion
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01/22/17 09:22 PM
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36V 112lb.thrust Minn Kota Fortrex 52"Shaft.Worked GREAT on my 22 Ft.Champion.Just upgraded to the new Minn Kota Ultrex
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Re: Minn Kota trolling motor suggestion
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01/22/17 09:34 PM
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nitroslim
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i almost think you have to go 36v. I run a 17'6 boat and have a 24v. 72 lb. MG. to much is better than not enough.
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Re: Minn Kota trolling motor suggestion
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01/22/17 09:51 PM
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Kens3313
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tigers what size boat do you have?
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Re: Minn Kota trolling motor suggestion
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01/22/17 09:56 PM
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tigers what size boat do you have? If you don't add another battery 80lb is your only option. I would suggest a 112 but you don't have room for a battery so...80lb. It will run all day on two good batteries. Won't be as fast as a 112lb but it will get you around.
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Re: Minn Kota trolling motor suggestion
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01/22/17 10:35 PM
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petro
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I have a 80 fortrexx for sale. It will push your boat just fine.
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Re: Minn Kota trolling motor suggestion
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01/22/17 10:40 PM
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80 Fortrex will work. I have a 21'-10" boat running a 112 Fortrex, I can fish two full days and then some on one charge.
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Re: Minn Kota trolling motor suggestion
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01/22/17 10:50 PM
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tbates
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I have a 21 ft hawk right now with a 72 lb thrust trolling motor and in high winds like today it will only last 2 to 3 hours of fishing, and wont keep up with the wind. I want a good trolling motor but don't wanna spend over around 1500. Just wondering what is a good size trolling motor for a 21 ft boat. I would like to stay with 24 volt system if I have to, but 36 volt may be what I need. I just don't have enough room for another battery. I get to run my brand new 80 lb Terrova tomorrow on an 18' Skeeter. I'll let you know the ups and downs after I got back.
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Re: Minn Kota trolling motor suggestion
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01/22/17 10:52 PM
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I actually have room to have a 36V trolling motor. Right now I have a 24 volt trolling motor and then I have 2 batteries wired parallel for big motor and accessories. I could always just have one for big motor and accessories I guess. Got 4 batteries in boat right now. Decisions decisions lol.
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Re: Minn Kota trolling motor suggestion
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01/22/17 10:54 PM
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Kens3313
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I have a 21 ft hawk right now with a 72 lb thrust trolling motor and in high winds like today it will only last 2 to 3 hours of fishing, and wont keep up with the wind. I want a good trolling motor but don't wanna spend over around 1500. Just wondering what is a good size trolling motor for a 21 ft boat. I would like to stay with 24 volt system if I have to, but 36 volt may be what I need. I just don't have enough room for another battery. I get to run my brand new 80 lb Terrova tomorrow on an 18' Skeeter. I'll let you know the ups and downs after I got back. Ok thanks bud, let me know
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Re: Minn Kota trolling motor suggestion
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01/22/17 10:57 PM
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Huckleberry
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Why 2 for the motor? I have 1 for the motor and it runs two 12 graphs, live well, power poles, everything but the trolling motor.
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Re: Minn Kota trolling motor suggestion
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01/22/17 11:00 PM
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Re: Minn Kota trolling motor suggestion
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01/22/17 11:11 PM
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Kens3313
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Why 2 for the motor? I have 1 for the motor and it runs two 12 graphs, live well, power poles, everything but the trolling motor. Always just had a spot for another battery so I put 2 on big motor. Thinking now maybe a 36 volt is the way to go, If I spend the money might as well get bigger thrust.
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