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 Trolling Motor... how much power?
#6820
04/05/05 07:55 PM
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How much power should be sufficient for an 18' fiberglass boat. I have a 24 volt set-up. I want to have plenty of power but don't want to waste money on too much power.
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Re: Trolling Motor... how much power?
#6821
04/05/05 07:56 PM
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TeamStealth�
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IMHO, You can never have two much power on a trolling motor. I suggest you get the biggest one you can get. When its windy, rough, etc. you will wish you did.
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Re: Trolling Motor... how much power?
#6822
04/05/05 08:13 PM
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Big Joe8565
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I have a 17' Ranger and just put a new 55# MK on two months ago It does fine, but if the wind is kicking up hard, I do have to put it on high. For me, money was the reason I didn't put a bigger motor on my boat, so go with max you can afford. Academy has a 67# MK All Terrain for around $460.00 and some change. I'm new to boat ownership, but I've not had a problem with my MK All Terrain.
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Re: Trolling Motor... how much power?
#6823
04/05/05 09:45 PM
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gozzie
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I have an 18'5" Skeeter and my trolling motor
is a 76lb thrust and it handles it good.
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Re: Trolling Motor... how much power?
#6824
04/05/05 09:52 PM
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Cajundaddy
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I agree with SeminoleFan get the biggest you can afford.
When in doubt set hook!
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Re: Trolling Motor... how much power?
#6825
04/05/05 11:41 PM
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Bassaholic
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I second Cajun and Seminole on this. I would say 65# at a minimum, and 75# would be ideal.
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