Electric Trolling Motor

[Joe Archer]

If you were buying a new transom mount electric trolling motor for a 16 foot fish and ski (open bow w/windshield); how many pounds of thrust would you purchase and why?
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[Gone Fishing]

A Minn Kota 55 lb should be adequate. I think that is pretty much the max thrust you can get without going to a 24 volt system. I use a 55 on my 15' river boat and it works just fine.

[cookie]

I have the minnkota 55lb AP on my 17.5' skeeter and it does the job quite well.

[sfw1960]

I have a 70LB 24V Minn Kota (on a 16'1" hull) and it's GREAT for holding in the wind or current.
:fish2:
The problem with 12V motors is this:
The voltage is the "00mpH" that turns your prop and even IF you have two or three batteries in parallel supplying gobs of current (amps) , once your voltage drops - the prop can't rotate as fast as it did with a full charge and that lower voltage power just turns to heat in the motor windings.
I'm not saying that the 55LB motors are not good , but if you intend to troll a LOT or battle with adverse conditions - don't try to get out with the minimum.
Like guys have stated here before : buying underpowered gas engines for a boat is bad , and so is a trolling motor that's not up to the task.
:)

If I had some money to spend - I'd put a 80LB Terrova US2/Co-Pilot onboard.

:evilsmile

[Joe Archer]

Would you guys go lower for a motor primarily being used on the Bay as opposed to the river?
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[QuickLimit]

I would go with as much trust as you can get for the boat. (with battery storage not being a problem). This is just my opinion, but you can never go wrong with more power!!! FYI I have a Lund 1800 Fisherman with 80lbs and wish I had more.

[yossarian]

Previous boat: 16' Crestliner, MinnKota 55 AP bow mount that was just adequate. More is better. AutoPilot is very nice.

[sfw1960]

Would you guys go lower for a motor primarily being used on the Bay as opposed to the river?
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Joe ,
If you are primarily going to bass fish & just bump along - no biggie , but if you are going to DRAG THE WATERS......
When you pull baits for MILES with an electric the true difference becomes readily apparent.
Hell no - get as much as you can .

:fish2:

RAS

[Joe Archer]

Thanks everyone! I will probably go shopping tonight ot tomorrow.
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[Mark Sylvester]

I have a 42 LB Minn Kota Auto Pilot that has worked adequately for me. And it is attached to a 18' Yar Craft. And for those of you that are familiar with the boat brand, you must agree that these are very heavy and sturdy boats.
Most of the time I used this set up was in the Det. River, Jigging.
For actually dragging baits around I can see where you may want something bigger.
Mark


By the way the motor I am referring to is for sale at this time. I don't care for the Jigging thing much anymore. I like to drift or troll with the 90 horse with the beaver tail down. Must be getting lazy in my old age!!!
Mark

[Slimshady]

I have a 19.5 foot Champion Fishhunter, and I recently put a 80 lb-24V Terrova with Co-Pilot on it. That thing is sweet for trolling spinners for walleyes. I trolled for 6-7 hours straight at 1.2-1.4 and it was still going strong. You can control the speed and direction from your wrist. I take my kids out fishing and before I had this, I would have to run the kicker. It was a bear trying to run the kicker, set the lines, net fish, etc. Now I just set it at a speed and let it go.

Last week I used it at Wheatley. I use the kicker for speed and the bow mount to steer and to keep the boat straight. I lock the kicker at one speed and pointing straight ahead and the just steer with the Terrova. I was also able to adjust the speed up or down in small increments with it as well.

I haven't tried it in the river yet, however, I think it will do just fine.

No going back for me!!

[Joe Archer]

I have a 42 LB Minn Kota Auto Pilot that has worked adequately for me. And it is attached to a 18' Yar Craft. And for those of you that are familiar with the boat brand, you must agree that these are very heavy and sturdy boats.
Most of the time I used this set up was in the Det. River, Jigging.
For actually dragging baits around I can see where you may want something bigger.
Mark


By the way the motor I am referring to is for sale at this time. I don't care for the Jigging thing much anymore. I like to drift or troll with the 90 horse with the beaver tail down. Must be getting lazy in my old age!!!
Mark
What year is it? What did it retail for? What shape is it in? Bow or Stern mount? How much?
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[yossarian]

Can save 10-15% on internet ;)

[Mark Sylvester]

What year is it? What did it retail for? What shape is it in? Bow or Stern mount? How much?
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Not sure of the year,Joe, but it is approx 6-8 years old but still like new! Used very little.
It is a bow mount, and I know that when I bought it it was quite expensive. Top of the line at the time, with the longer shaft.
I will entertain any reasonable offer. I guess I will have to find out what a Minn Kota with auto pilot goes for now and set the price accordingly.
I'll post a more accurate price in a few.
Mark

[Mark Sylvester]

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_91213_200002001_200000000_200002000_200-2-1

Looks like the Terrova with the 54" shaft is as near as I can get to it.
So with that in consideration....$600.00 OBO
Seller wants to sell, so if I get a offer in the ball park...It's gone!
Mark

[sfw1960]

For a 6-8 yr old motor...............


:yikes:


OUCH.

My friend just bought a new Terrova 80LB/60"/US2 with Co-Pilot for $1269 with a three year warranty Joe . ($199 for the CP add on included in price) from Cabelas.
54" should be good for yours....
:)

Scope out this site:
(FREE shipping - or overnite for $20)

http://www.ebuyersworld.com/Terrova-Bow-Mount-Trolling-Motors-s/526.htm

RAS



EDIT:

PM Sent!!!

[Mark Sylvester]

Like I said, this motor has seen little use. Maybe 10 hrs. max! So I found 1 that compares and knocked $100.00 off as a starting price.
OBO can cover a lot of ground!!! And I'll warranty 6 mos.!
Don't want to hijack.
Mark

[symen696]

You guys are spoiled....:D

[radiohead]

Yeah!
Shut down them local bait shops! Who needs 'em :dizzy:

Can save 10-15% on internet ;)

[yossarian]

"Yeah!
Shut down them local bait shops! Who needs 'em :dizzy:"

radiohead..........
My local bait shop does not carry trolling motors.

[radiohead]

You've got Coastline Power right up the road on Anchor Bay Drive, he is an authorized Minn Kota dealer/repair center.


"Yeah!
Shut down them local bait shops! Who needs 'em :dizzy:"

radiohead..........
My local bait shop does not carry trolling motors.

[yossarian]

He doesn't carry minnows.

[Mark Sylvester]

You've got Coastline Power right up the road on Anchor Bay Drive, he is an authorized Minn Kota dealer/repair center.

Man, I gotta get out more! I have lived on Anchorbay Dr. for almost20 years and never heard of him!
Located by Mackies or Deckers I presume?
If not it has to be a private residence. Got a contact number? Maybe he would like a good slightly used motor at a fair price. Or at least he can tell me just what is a fair price for my motor.
Thanks
Mark

[yossarian]

COASTLINE POWER & LIGHTING, LLC.
8338 ANCHOR BAY RD.
ALGONAC, MI 48001
Tel: 810-794-5951
Fax: 810-794-5952
Hours: 10am-6pm M-F
This is the MinnKota sevice site.
He's on the canal side, it's a garage. He's a good guy and was very helpful with my previous motor. He might have a used motor but he is not a stocking dealer.

[radiohead]

He can order them and usually have them for you in 3 days


COASTLINE POWER & LIGHTING, LLC.
8338 ANCHOR BAY RD.
ALGONAC, MI 48001
Tel: 810-794-5951
Fax: 810-794-5952
Hours: 10am-6pm M-F
This is the MinnKota sevice site.
He's on the canal side, it's a garage. He's a good guy and was very helpful with my previous motor. He might have a used motor but he is not a stocking dealer.

[Mark Sylvester]

COASTLINE POWER & LIGHTING, LLC.
8338 ANCHOR BAY RD.
ALGONAC, MI 48001
Tel: 810-794-5951
Fax: 810-794-5952
Hours: 10am-6pm M-F
This is the MinnKota sevice site.
He's on the canal side, it's a garage. He's a good guy and was very helpful with my previous motor. He might have a used motor but he is not a stocking dealer.

Thanks.
Mark

[Joe Archer]

A Minn Kota 55 lb should be adequate. I think that is pretty much the max thrust you can get without going to a 24 volt system. I use a 55 on my 15' river boat and it works just fine.
I was away on vacation all last week and just got back.
I ended up buying a Minn Kota 55 pound thrust from a local sport shop, and am very happy with it.
Thanks!
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