Trolling Motor

I have a MinnKota 30lb thrust, also a 5hp 4stroke outboard. Both are fine for 99% of the time, but that 1% I wish I had that extra umph. It's a tradeoff, $$$ or that extra umph. But an electric trolling motor is far more usable around here and if thats the only motor you have go with all the umph your $$$ can afford. Check craiglist for some deals, you could probably do better than Cabelas. Electric motors are really pretty simple so theres not a whole lot that can go wrong, so testing it would likely expose any problems.

You can probably find an electric trolling motor for less $. That is a more expensive model and there are cheaper ones that have less thrust. Electric will give you less problems than a gas one, but the gas one will give you more power.

I would get the biggest 12v that you can afford, with a 24 volt you will need two batteries I believe. I have a 55lb thrust minnkota endura that I got at dicks for like 220 or so. it pushes my 14' boat fine with 2 or 3 peeps.

remember eric, you have to lug that thing around as well and like you said, your not a youngin like fishboy. :mrgreen: not only that, you need a good battery and a charger too, so add that to your budget before making your decision.

a 28-30lb thrust will suit you fine with these smaller boats and you can get these for around $100. check ebay for some great deals on trolleys as well as older outboards under 10 horse.

Thanks, Guys. I definitely overlooked the 24v factor. I was just drawn by the discount in sale price (from retail) that I got a little excited. My blisters from the little rowing I did at Deep lake two weeks ago were doing the thinking for me (instead of my wallet) this morning when I saw this particular one.

Maybe I will check out Dick's on Friday after work and see what they've got on their shelves for close to 1/2 this price.

Hey Eric, yeah I think that the trolling motor ya' chose out is too nice, lol. Almost $400?! lol, I agree w/ everyone else that a smaller one will do just fine... (even though you purchasing this trolling motor may mean I don't have to row as often........ lol)

i would check out bass pro shop and walmart & remember that battery is gonna be heavy...