Been thinking about adding a trolling motor to my 17’ seapro cc, curious as to what size I should be looking at? I’ve got two batteries in the back of my boat, and have another area under my console to hook up another battery which i think is for a trolling motor.
01’ Seapro 17’CC w/ 90yamaha
Just added a Minn Kota Riptide SP 70lb 24v to my 2000 SeaPro 170cc. I’m in love!
I splurged for the I-pilot and am glad I did, it is incredible but not cheap. The 70lbs of thrust move the boat really well. The last few days I’ve had the current moving one direction and a strong wind blowing against the current and I’ve had no problems holding a position nor moving the boat however I wanted. While I was researching I found many people suggest a 55lb would be enough, I opted for more power and more battery life with the 24v.
What model is your boat? 170cc or 1700 bay (if they even made a 1700 in 2001…) My 170cc doesn’t have much room on the bow but was I able to use the minn kota RTA-17 removable mount and am really happy with how it turned out.
I’ll try to post a few pics later or… sent me a PM and I’ll be happy to show you and talk trolling motors with you at my place. I’m in Park Circle.
Dave
2000 SeaPro 170CC
Yamaha 90 2-smoke
Thanks for the info Dave, I’ve got the same boat. I was worried about space on the front to mount it, do you have it on two batteries?
01’ Seapro 17’CC w/ 90yamaha
Yes, the 24v system requires two batteries for just the trolling motor. I actually have three batteries under the center console; one for starter and all electronics and two for the trolling motor.
Dave
2000 SeaPro 170CC
Yamaha 90 2-smoke
Ok, I’ve got two batteries in the back of the boat already for the starter and electronics. There is a hook up for a battery under the console and I think it is specifically for a trolling motor. I’m going to PM you.
01’ Seapro 17’CC w/ 90yamaha