Old troller croaked.....thrust minimum???

[Wags]

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??

[CamG]

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.

[Embrey]

80 is good. i wouldnt go smaller

[bamabassman]

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.