Trolling motor question. 18 foot sea pro needs a trolling motor. I am looking at minnkota riptide either 55 or 70 lb thrust. This is a bow mount tiller style. Do y’all have recommendations on size. What are the pros and cons od 12 volt vs 24 volt systems.
Thanks,
Steve
You will need at least a 70 lb thrust 24V model.
Iain Pelto
Sea Hunt Triton 160 w/ 90 ETEC “JB3”
Native Manta Ray 14
The bigger the better. You’ll be happier in the long run.
The bigger the better and the more batteries the better. I have a 17’ flats boat with 101# motor and 3 batteries. I can handle any situation that needs power and can fish 4-5 days without charging.
An 18’ boat I would start with a 70# plus 24v and increase from there if you can afford it or have the battery space.
the bigger the better, 24v 70lb minimum. 101 on a 17 flats is a little extreme but I bet it will whip that boat all over the river, you can never go to big when it comes to motors of any kind, max it out.
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Originally posted by GeronimoThe bigger the better and the more batteries the better. I have a 17’ flats boat with 101# motor and 3 batteries. I can handle any situation that needs power and can fish 4-5 days without charging.
An 18’ boat I would start with a 70# plus 24v and increase from there if you can afford it or have the battery space.
HOLY smokes! I have a 55lb thrust on my 16 and it moves it pretty good. I can’t even Imagine a 101 lb thrurst up there. You probably get on plane pretty quick with that thing up there!
yo
I have 80# 24V on my 177 Scout, would not want any less!
KNOTHEAD
It’s more about the battery life than the power. I use my motor to troll for stripers all day running 2-2.5 mph. Never had a drained battery yet running 36 volts. The 101 # thrust is just a side effect of running 3 batteries. Hence why I said 70# and 24 volt would be plenty for most people.
Thanks for the comments… Looks like a 70 lb for me. I am set up for a 24volt and have the batteris in place. My wife informed me that this is my last “toy” purchase for a while as we now have a little girl on the way!
It’ll be alright, I’m on vacation!!!
SeaPro 180CC
Johnson Ocean Pro 115
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Originally posted by hookntailThanks for the comments… Looks like a 70 lb for me. I am set up for a 24volt and have the batteris in place. My wife informed me that this is my last “toy” purchase for a while as we now have a little girl on the way!
It’ll be alright, I’m on vacation!!!
SeaPro 180CC
Johnson Ocean Pro 115
If it’s the “last” purchase, make it worth it!!
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Originally posted by Bolbie…the harbor was slick as an eel pecker.
we have the minnkota 80# ipilot/u2 with gps and wireless remote. it is the bomb and moves the 19’ seapro cc bay series easily. i highly recommend it. a little on the dollars side but worth it.
the last for the time being… theres always next season!
It’ll be alright, I’m on vacation!!!
SeaPro 180CC
Johnson Ocean Pro 115