Post a message

Muskie Discussion Forums

Search | Statistics | User Listing

You are logged in as a guest. ( logon | register )

Posting a reply to: Re: Trolling Motor

Muskie Fishing -> Muskie Boats and Motors

You are replying to:

Espy

Posted 8/4/2016 9:04 AM (#826066 - in reply to #780632)
Subject: Re: Trolling Motor

Posts: 323

Location: Elk River, MN

Paul S - 8/16/2015 9:26 AM

Landry - 8/14/2015 11:05 PM

DO NOT BUY A 55lb THRUST!
Trust me - buy a 70 or 80 pound 24v.
54-60" shaft too.

Disagree with this.

For a 600 lb boat, a 55 lb thrust will be more than enough.

I have run a 17.5' deep V with a 55 lb Powerdrive for over 10 years and as a bassguy I run the TM nonstop. Plus, my boat is 2x as heavy as your's. About the only time I ever remember the motor not being strong enough was in some 35 mi/hr winds.

With such a light boat you won't have a problem with whatever you find. You'll have no problem with a 50/55 12v system especially with 2 batteries. Obviously a 24v will give you even more, but I never had a problem running a 50 12v on a much heavier aluminum boat.

Shop around and see what you can find used, you've got lots of options that'll fit your boat. Just make sure you get something with autopilot.

Edited by Espy 8/4/2016 9:05 AM