09-17-10, 09:42 PM | #1 |
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Old troller croaked.....thrust minimum???
I have an old '90 19 foot Ranger that had a 108 lb thrust 36 volt monster on it. Monster died. I don't think I need that much thrust, I seldom fish on large bodies of water where the waves and wind are huge issues. I am looking at 80 lb thrust 24v models by both Minnkota and Motorguide......I also see some that are 24 volt with only 60-70 lb thrust. Would I regret getting less than 80 lb. for my size and style boat?? Has anybody had great luck or terrible luck with any of the previously mentioned style trollers??
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09-18-10, 09:32 AM | #2 |
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IMHO always get more than you think you'll ever need. You save on batteries when you're only running the motor on the minimum setting you can get away with.
I think 80 would be fine for a 19' boat. |
09-18-10, 12:59 PM | #3 |
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80 is good. i wouldnt go smaller
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09-18-10, 06:27 PM | #4 |
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80-82# thrust is fine i think. I want to upgrade mine (56#) to an 82#. I would go witht he 100 plus but don't need the extra expense of another battery. and my rig is a 20'-6" glass cajun. very heavy boat.
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