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24 Volt 70lb Thrust vs. 36 Volt 112lb Thrust Trolling Motor
Posted on 6/23/15 at 7:02 am
Posted on 6/23/15 at 7:02 am
For a 22' Xpress bay boat. Is the 70lb thrust enough to pull it around?
This post was edited on 6/23/15 at 7:03 am
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Posted on 6/23/15 at 7:15 am to RouxDog91
Yes.
Of course, the 112 will be much better.
Of course, the 112 will be much better.
Posted on 6/23/15 at 7:17 am to RouxDog91
I had a 24v 70lb on my 20' Xpress and it pulled it great. I have a 36v 112lb thrust on my 24' boat I have now and it slings it around. I think the 112lb would be a bit over kill. But it's better to have more then not enough!
Posted on 6/23/15 at 7:18 am to RouxDog91
If you're spending the money for a trolling motor why not spend a couple hundred extra to get the stronger one?
Posted on 6/23/15 at 7:18 am to MarshMan
Trolling motor is one of the motors that's impossible to overpower. Get the 36 v IMO
Posted on 6/23/15 at 7:41 am to RouxDog91
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Is the 70lb thrust enough to pull it around
Sure, will a 112 do it better, absolutely.
2 things to never cut corners on a boat, outboard and trolling motor, always go as big as you can afford/ have room for.
Posted on 6/23/15 at 7:45 am to RouxDog91
Never ask for advice about buying stuff on here unless you were already planning on getting the most expensive option.
The 112 is going to require another battery. 80 more pounds, 120 more dollars, and another chunk of space taken up. It's going to cost a few more up front. You'll probably at close to $500 more by the time you get everything. That's not negligible IMO.
The 112 is going to require another battery. 80 more pounds, 120 more dollars, and another chunk of space taken up. It's going to cost a few more up front. You'll probably at close to $500 more by the time you get everything. That's not negligible IMO.
This post was edited on 6/23/15 at 7:47 am
Posted on 6/23/15 at 8:27 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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probably at close to $500 more by the time you get everything. That's not negligible IMO.
This! I'll also add that your on board charger will have to also be larger, adding another $$.
Bigger is not always necessary, in the case it may depend on your fishing habits/styles
Posted on 6/23/15 at 8:35 am to RouxDog91
You'll be happier with the 24v.
Posted on 6/23/15 at 8:46 am to Me4Heisman
I have the 80 lb thrust 24 volt riptide ST. It hauls my 19 ft center console boat around in the tailwaters up here in TN no problem.
Posted on 6/23/15 at 11:48 am to RouxDog91
Thanks for all the help. I shall post pics once the investment has been made.
Posted on 6/23/15 at 11:51 am to RouxDog91
Either would be fine, but I would go with the 36v just for the difference in voltage. I don't think you'll ever run dry fishing one day with an aluminum boat with a 24v, but I'd rather have the 36 and not need it than vice versa.
Posted on 6/23/15 at 11:59 am to bobaftt1212
I would put some flavor of 24v. No way I would want to dick with having 4 batteries in the boat.
My old man has a 24v on his 17' predator bay boat and it will throw you out of the boat.
My old man has a 24v on his 17' predator bay boat and it will throw you out of the boat.
Posted on 6/23/15 at 1:41 pm to Fifthstring
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Bigger is not always necessary
That's why my old lady sticks around.
Posted on 6/23/15 at 1:43 pm to bluemoons
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I'd rather have the 36 and not need it than vice versa.
Posted on 6/23/15 at 1:58 pm to Da Hammer
70 IMO is a little on the low end for a 22ft bay boat. you will spend most of your time in the wind and will be using the crap out of it. I'd go up to 80 if you can and want to avoid the 3rd battery.
At the end of a long trip its going to struggle in the wind with that big of a boat.
At the end of a long trip its going to struggle in the wind with that big of a boat.
Posted on 6/23/15 at 6:04 pm to bayouvette
I have a minn kota 24v 80 lb thrust bow mount trolling motor for sale right now. 52" shaft. Comes with quick release mounting bracket. Shoot me an email if interested. Jsmoke222000 at yahoo dot com
Posted on 6/23/15 at 6:12 pm to RouxDog91
What ever you do - don't get the 24V 70lb minn Kota riptide.
Complete piece of shite.
Complete piece of shite.
Posted on 6/23/15 at 6:13 pm to RouxDog91
I have a 24v 80# on my 22' bayboat and it does fine.
I agree with Downshift.
For your boat, I wouldn't add another battery to maintain. Look around your boat and consider where you're going to put 3 trolling motor batteries.
I agree with Downshift.
For your boat, I wouldn't add another battery to maintain. Look around your boat and consider where you're going to put 3 trolling motor batteries.
Posted on 6/23/15 at 6:53 pm to RouxDog91
I have a 24v 80lb on my 22ft skeeter. Does ok. I'm hoping it breaks so I can get an Ipilot
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