Motor question/experiences?

[Rico24]

I will go out on a limb here and say that the 30 did not have the Maximizer and the 40 did?

Or....

The 30 was older than Christ's loin cloth and the 40 was new and used power more judiciously due to the modern construction rather than the Lbs thrust?

Or....

You got a new battery when you bought the 40?

Or...

Your crazy?

SOOOOOOOOOOO true!

Don't have anything to add

Just keeping the quote boxes going

Wonder how long it's gonna go for


And i always thought the bigger the trolling motor was, the faster it would drain the battery Good to know bass addict!

[orrsey]

If you can fork out the cash for an interstate.....I have a deca right now but as far as I know interstate is hard to beat.

orrsey

[Lunker Larry]

One thing to consider is how much power you're going to need on the "bad" days meaning, how easy will it be to manage the boat with the top up on a windy day, heavy current and a couple guys in the boat. Think about how and when you fish and all the types of water, etc that you normally face. Nothing worse than after landing a big fish to look up and see the current and wind has blown you into dangerous position and you don't have the power to get yourself out.

[cprince]

One thing to consider is how much power you're going to need on the "bad" days meaning, how easy will it be to manage the boat with the top up on a windy day, heavy current and a couple guys in the boat. Think about how and when you fish and all the types of water, etc that you normally face. Nothing worse than after landing a big fish to look up and see the current and wind has blown you into dangerous position and you don't have the power to get yourself out.

You are so right! I am still a firm believer that you cannot have too much power when it comes to a trolling motor.

Ever try to stick on a spot in the bend of a narrow river on a windy day?

I agree with orrsey, Interstate Batteries have a good name in the industry, but if I could afford the space, go with two 6 volt, they will last a lot longer than any 12volt both on a charge and for its lifetime. If you don't want the trouble of wiring them, get a group 24 battery. You can get them from most tractor dealerships or order them from an auto dealer.

Just out of curiosity... where are you mounting the motor when you get it? On the transom? Next to your OB?

[brufan]

I have a 50lb Endura that is available. It's about 5 years old and maybe used 10 times. Excellent working order. Let me know if interested.
brufan.