Question for glass boat owners...

Dave63 · 07-10-13, 06:14 PM

I am looking at picking up a used 17-18 foot fiberglass (150 HP or under) sometime in the next couple of years and I have a question about your trolling motors. I know that on a tin boat a 24V motor is almost a necessity because because the wind kites it all over the place, but does a 12V motor on a glass boat perform adequately since it doesn't get blown around as bad? I don't really care about speed in movement, just battery life and will it move the boat around. I know I'd prefer the 24V, but there are a lot of used boats that have a 12v (and I'd rather spend the money on electronics rather than a new TM unless I have to) and I'd hate to turn down an otherwise good deal. Thanks!

07-10-13, 06:14 PM	#1
Dave63 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Farmersburg, IN Posts: 341	Question for glass boat owners... I am looking at picking up a used 17-18 foot fiberglass (150 HP or under) sometime in the next couple of years and I have a question about your trolling motors. I know that on a tin boat a 24V motor is almost a necessity because because the wind kites it all over the place, but does a 12V motor on a glass boat perform adequately since it doesn't get blown around as bad? I don't really care about speed in movement, just battery life and will it move the boat around. I know I'd prefer the 24V, but there are a lot of used boats that have a 12v (and I'd rather spend the money on electronics rather than a new TM unless I have to) and I'd hate to turn down an otherwise good deal. Thanks! __________________ Tavery 5: The monkey does not discriminate

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