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Update in OP: Trolling Motor Advice/Recommendations
Posted on 9/16/14 at 8:53 am
Posted on 9/16/14 at 8:53 am
I am picking up my new 17.5’ aluminum side console boat on Saturday. This is my first boat and I am fairly new to boating/fishing. What kind of things should I consider when trying to choose between different trolling motors? And do you have any recommendations?
Thanks in advance
Update:
I wound up buying the Minn Kota Riptide SP 55# with co-pilot on Monday. I mounted it and installed it on Monday as well. On Tuesday, I took it out to Shell Beach/Hopedale to test it out. It was awesome! No issues. I fished in the front chair and had a buddy on the back chair, and being able to steer/control the motor with the remote without having to get up was great. I was able to keep one hand on the fishing pole and another on the beer.
I appreciate everyone's input. Thanks.
Thanks in advance
Update:
I wound up buying the Minn Kota Riptide SP 55# with co-pilot on Monday. I mounted it and installed it on Monday as well. On Tuesday, I took it out to Shell Beach/Hopedale to test it out. It was awesome! No issues. I fished in the front chair and had a buddy on the back chair, and being able to steer/control the motor with the remote without having to get up was great. I was able to keep one hand on the fishing pole and another on the beer.
I appreciate everyone's input. Thanks.
This post was edited on 11/12/14 at 1:42 pm
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Posted on 9/16/14 at 9:02 am to Downtown Devin Brown
Saltwater or freshwater is the first question
Posted on 9/16/14 at 9:13 am to Downtown Devin Brown
quote:
fairly new to boating/fishing
I would go with a 24 volt system, 70-80# thrust. (Rule of thumb is 5 lbs of thrust for every 200 lbs of weight.) Shop around!
Posted on 9/16/14 at 9:14 am to Downtown Devin Brown
Not sure of their salt water line, but I bought a bass pro Prowler hand tiller trolling motor for my freshwater alum hull. It's quality and features were better than a comparable Minn Kota or Motorguide and the price was better.
$0.02.
$0.02.
Posted on 9/16/14 at 9:19 am to Downtown Devin Brown
MinnKota i-Pilot.
Do it.
Do it.
Posted on 9/16/14 at 9:20 am to Downtown Devin Brown
Ive had Minn Kotas and Motorguides. I have had better use from Minn Kotas
Posted on 9/16/14 at 9:22 am to Downtown Devin Brown
I have had both, and they will both get the job done. Had MG on my tin rig and never had an issue on the new boat it came with a MK fourtrex and its nice as well.
On my 17.5ft tin rig i use to have, we went with a hand controlled because the front deck was crowded and it was nice not having a large foot pedal on the deck.
Also i had a 54lb 12V on my H51 Xpress and it handled the job well. If you are going to fish alot of open water and fight the wind a good bit i would go with a 24V 70lb range TM.
On my 17.5ft tin rig i use to have, we went with a hand controlled because the front deck was crowded and it was nice not having a large foot pedal on the deck.
Also i had a 54lb 12V on my H51 Xpress and it handled the job well. If you are going to fish alot of open water and fight the wind a good bit i would go with a 24V 70lb range TM.
Posted on 9/16/14 at 10:52 am to Downtown Devin Brown
mine and yours are pretty close, pretty sure that tracker manufactured fisher while, of course yours is the new model
Posted on 9/16/14 at 12:34 pm to Downtown Devin Brown
I have a similar boat, and run a 24 volt, 74lb thrust MK Maxxum. When crank it up WOT it will fly, can run 2-3 days without needing a charge. That being said, I would say no smaller than 74. If you have the room for it look into the smaller 36v systems. Look into used and save some $, I bought a slightly used 2 yo model for just under half of retail.
ETA: Grats on the boat
ETA: Grats on the boat
This post was edited on 9/16/14 at 12:35 pm
Posted on 9/16/14 at 4:31 pm to Downtown Devin Brown
Rip tide salt water and 10 pounds more than you think you need.
Posted on 11/12/14 at 2:04 pm to Downtown Devin Brown
Auto-pilot or iPilot?
Either way, congrats. Now you need to get you a foot control.
Either way, congrats. Now you need to get you a foot control.
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