Trolling Motor Size for 17' Alum - Ordered New Selling old

Post by **ady** » Thu May 18, 2006 2:46 pm

okay you guys with bigger boats. I bought a new princecraft 176 pro-fish last year and put my old trolling motor on it. I have a 12v 55lb minn kota. It doesn't quite cut it like it did on my old 16'er. The boat has 2 battery bays so I'm stuck with a 24v system. I really like the auto pilot and want to go that way again so the max I can get from minn kota is 80lb. Is this gonna be enough?????

Post by **Haybay Larry** » Fri May 19, 2006 6:56 pm

Ady, 80 lbs will be plenty for your boat coipled with a Pair of large deep cycle batteries you will be good to go!...Larry

Post by **JIGNPIG** » Sat May 20, 2006 7:18 am

Ady,

I run the sister boat to yours the 177 Super Pro. The trolling motor I run is the old OMC 24 volt 56lb thrust and I can fish all day in any condition with no problem the only thing is you might want a long shaft Trolling motor I would think a 65lb or 74lb would suffice. But just like the Horse Power on your boat Max it out if you can

Bryan

Post by **ady** » Sat May 20, 2006 1:09 pm

good to know the 80lb will handle the boat - I just need to save some pennies , wonder what I'll get for a trade on the old one. Might be better to sell privately.

Post by **ady** » Wed May 24, 2006 3:26 pm

Ordered a new motor today from Laurentian. Selling old - see for sale forum