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 Trolling moter thrust
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10/24/09 02:25 PM
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Green Horn
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What size of a trolling moter is recommended for an 18 foot flat bottom alumiumn boat? I will take it out on Tawakoni, Cooper, etc.
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Re: Trolling moter thrust
[Re: redfiche]
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10/24/09 02:46 PM
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SkeeterHawk
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I would say no less then 55lb thrust with 42" shaft
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Re: Trolling moter thrust
[Re: SkeeterHawk]
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10/24/09 02:56 PM
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Lannie Robertson
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If you have room for 2 batterys...get a 24 volt, 70 pound or up.You wont regret it when the winds blows.Its always better to have the power when you need.
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Re: Trolling moter thrust
[Re: Lannie Robertson]
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10/24/09 03:16 PM
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David Lee
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Get the biggest you can afford.
  Yes I did admit defeat. Good job back to back champion
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Re: Trolling moter thrust
[Re: David Lee]
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10/24/09 09:22 PM
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Evan O'Brien
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Get the biggest you can afford. 
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Re: Trolling moter thrust
[Re: Evan O'Brien]
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10/26/09 03:35 PM
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Rayzor
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Get the biggest you can afford. Double thumbs up on that!
Be safe, Rayzor ![[Linked Image]](http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp267/JLedbetter/th_Boatpics036.jpg) 2001 Triton Tx-21/225 Mercury EFI
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Re: Trolling moter thrust
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10/26/09 03:40 PM
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Rayzor
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What size of a trolling moter is recommended for an 18 foot flat bottom alumiumn boat? I will take it out on Tawakoni, Cooper, etc. Both Minn-Kota and Motorguide have sections on their websites to help you select a trolling motor, by the way....
Be safe, Rayzor 2001 Triton Tx-21/225 Mercury EFI
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