NDR: fishing trolling motor....

tod osier

tod osier

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I want to buy a trolling motor for my dad, I've never used trolling motors much and don't have a sense for thrust. Motor would be a bow mount hand controlled on a 21' aluminum open boat and be used to putt-putt along weed lines under the nicest of conditions for at most an hour at a time. Imagine, " it is a nice calm evening, lets go cast for bass at dusk", not "lets pitch baits all day long at a furious pace". What is the minimum thrust that would move the boat slowly against a slight breeze to keep in the fishing zone?

T
 
I think 55 lb thrust is the highest you can get for 12 volt...anything higher and you're talking two batteries..I have a 55 lb Minnkota on my 16 foot semi V Alumacraft and it can move it against current in the bay setting dekes...for that size boat I think anything less would be way under power....even for trolling along a weed line fishing....Dave
 
I agree with the above comments. I'd go with a 50-55lb thrust trolling motor as that is about the most thrust you can get on a 12v battery. I have a 12' and 16' aluminum boats and use a 50lb thrust minkota. I wouldn't want to go any smaller in terms of lbs of thrust.
 
I agree with the above comments. I'd go with a 50-55lb thrust trolling motor as that is about the most thrust you can get on a 12v battery. I have a 12' and 16' aluminum boats and use a 50lb thrust minkota. I wouldn't want to go any smaller in terms of lbs of thrust.
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Thanks Guys, Looks like a 55 lb.

Anybody out there thinking that a 55 lb WON'T do it?!?!
 
I agree with the above comments. I'd go with a 50-55lb thrust trolling motor as that is about the most thrust you can get on a 12v battery. I have a 12' and 16' aluminum boats and use a 50lb thrust minkota. I wouldn't want to go any smaller in terms of lbs of thrust.
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Thanks Guys, Looks like a 55 lb.

Anybody out there thinking that a 55 lb WON'T do it?!?!
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As long as it is only just a couple hours and little wind then it should be ok. The only thing I would wonder is how big of a 21' boat is it? Some hand controlled 70lb 24v's aren't that much more then 55lb 12v's and on big boats the extra weight of a battery isn't that big of a deal. Also make sure the shaft is long enough. Depending on the shape of the bow you might need a 60" shaft. Nothing worse then the prop hitting the surface in small waves.

Tim
 
tod, you should be fine with 55lb thrust. take a look at the minn kota edge or the minn kota maxxum. both have the rope type deploy/retrieve which is alot easier than some of the other models. you should be able to get an edge for under $500 depending on shaft length. best, mark
 
I also agree that 55 lbs. should serve you well. You are also on the right track with a Minn Kota. The only thing I will add is that you should make sure that it is equipped with the Weedless Wedge prop. That thing is absolutely amazing at cutting through weeds. I have it on my fishing boat and it chews through the South Louisiana vegitation like a razor blade.
 
Another vote for the 55 pound Minkota.

Thats 3 votes from Vanderhoof, Espey and Slyfield,,,,, between the three of us yes we do know it all,,, just ask Sutton
 
Todd
Be aware that those trolling motors whatever their thrust will suck a battery dry in short order so make sure it (the batt) is approriate size. My two cents.
wis boz
 
tod, you should be fine with 55lb thrust. take a look at the minn kota edge or the minn kota maxxum. both have the rope type deploy/retrieve which is alot easier than some of the other models. you should be able to get an edge for under $500 depending on shaft length. best, mark
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Thanks Mark, Fred and Jon, I was looking at the Minn Kota Edges and with all the endorsements, I'll get one today.

Best,

Tod
 
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Todd
Be aware that those trolling motors whatever their thrust will suck a battery dry in short order so make sure it (the batt) is approriate size. My two cents.
wis boz
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Thanks Boz!
 
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