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| Trolling motor seems to do fine pulling a 16 foot boat around on calm days, but any wind or waves really seem to slow it down. I tried pulling the prop off, but I think the shear pin is bent so would smashing the prop with a hammer work? Does anyone make a rebuild kit or is there anything I can check to see what might be wrong? |
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Location: Hayward, WI | I think you probably just need a bigger motor. A 42 pound trolling motor will probably struggle on most any 16 foot boat in wind. I have a 70 pound on my 16 foot Navigator and it has always worked well, no matter the wind. I'd go at least 55 if you are able to switch motors out. |
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Posts: 859
Location: MN | Way to little power I have a stock 55 and will be going to 80 as soon as I can. |
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Posts: 815
Location: Waukee, IA | Agreed, the 40-55 lb models are really only big enough for 14' boats and under. I've got a 70 on my 16' boat |
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| Ive got a 55 on my 17ft bass boat seems to do pretty good. Only down side is you have to be on full power when its really windy. |
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