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 Does any one run a 80lb TM on a 20'+ boat?
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03/23/11 03:09 AM
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Chad711
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As topic says does any one run 80LB TM on a 20 or 21 foot boat? Or do most run 101 lbs?
Thanks
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Re: Does any one run a 80lb TM on a 20'+ boat?
[Re: Chad711]
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03/23/11 03:15 AM
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Justin B
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My brother runs one on his basscat. Does just fine
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Re: Does any one run a 80lb TM on a 20'+ boat?
[Re: Chad711]
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03/23/11 03:18 AM
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ToadSnatcher14
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At 19'10" mine will jerk it around pretty well. nothing like a 101 but the 80 is much more quite in my dealings. 101 is a flat out hoss. I run all day and have no issues. Sun up to sun down in normal conditions. Same thing in the wind. The 101 is great if you plan to be in tournaments but I would not let that be a deciding factor if you find a clean boat.
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Re: Does any one run a 80lb TM on a 20'+ boat?
[Re: ToadSnatcher14]
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03/23/11 03:21 AM
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ChanceHuiet
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Have a 80 mg on a 206 champion and on high itll throw you out boat if turn or hit something
I can backlash toilet paper.
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Re: Does any one run a 80lb TM on a 20'+ boat?
[Re: ToadSnatcher14]
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03/23/11 03:21 AM
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mcbassin
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Mine is 19' 6" and I run a Motorguide 80lb tour edition. It does great unless you are in 20+ winds all day.
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Re: Does any one run a 80lb TM on a 20'+ boat?
[Re: ChanceHuiet]
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03/23/11 03:23 AM
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big21
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i run a 80# on my le21 and it never misses a beat. deff less weight with 3 batteries rather than 4 an more cost efficient
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Re: Does any one run a 80lb TM on a 20'+ boat?
[Re: big21]
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03/23/11 03:24 AM
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papamark
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i have a 20' Ranger, and mine works just fine
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Re: Does any one run a 80lb TM on a 20'+ boat?
[Re: Justin B]
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03/23/11 03:25 AM
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Jake B.
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My brother runs one on his basscat. Does just fine Like my bro said, it tugs us around pretty good.
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Re: Does any one run a 80lb TM on a 20'+ boat?
[Re: mcbassin]
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03/23/11 03:27 AM
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Chad711
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Reason I ask is I just bought a 80LB Fortrex less then 2 months ago for the boat I am now selling. The new boat I bought has a 101 Fotrex on it but it's not in as good of shape as mine. I was told the Fotrex from a few years ago have been redesigned and are much better. I think I see that first hand now. Not that the Fortex on the new boat is horrible. It works but it's loud and needs some touch up. Loud as in when you move the foot pedal it squeaks like it needs WD40 or something but that isn't a "fix" to me.
The boat I am selling I still have the 74 lb Minn Kota for it so I could put that back on there if I need too.
The other con here though is my 80 LB fotrex is 24v and the 101 is 36v. Seems like I would have more juice all day with the 36v.
Maybe I will just see if this thing is still under warranty. What would you do if you were me?
Last edited by Chad711; 03/23/11 03:30 AM.
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Re: Does any one run a 80lb TM on a 20'+ boat?
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03/23/11 03:31 AM
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ToadSnatcher14
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Most 101's are loud. They growl. Grrr! But I still sometimes wish I had just a tad more when someone rolls in the cove to cut me off.
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Re: Does any one run a 80lb TM on a 20'+ boat?
[Re: ToadSnatcher14]
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03/23/11 03:33 AM
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The Tacklesmith
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I run one on my 21 Triton.
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Re: Does any one run a 80lb TM on a 20'+ boat?
[Re: Chad711]
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03/23/11 03:34 AM
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bradnitro175
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Sell both the used fortrexs and buy a new one
BIG FAT BASS LIVES MATTER
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Re: Does any one run a 80lb TM on a 20'+ boat?
[Re: Chad711]
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03/23/11 03:34 AM
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fishinfoo2
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80LBS is more than enough
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Re: Does any one run a 80lb TM on a 20'+ boat?
[Re: fishinfoo2]
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03/23/11 04:27 AM
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wormman
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If u decide to sell the 80#, let me know.
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Re: Does any one run a 80lb TM on a 20'+ boat?
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03/23/11 04:44 AM
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Fish Killer
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I have a 74 on my zx200 and it's works great! Gotta charge it each day but with good batteries you will not have a problem
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