What do I really need 55 or 80

**crappiejim** · 04-23-2015, 04:01 PM

I am about to make some major purchases for fishfinders and trolling motor. Hbird 899 and I want ipilot or link. I have a G3 60 hp 17.5 foot boat. Do I really need 80lb 24 volt unit for this size boat? I Spider rig mostly but I am going to try my hand at cranks soon. Would a terrova 55 12v with two battery fur longer life work ?

**Rees Guide** · 04-23-2015, 04:39 PM

Go with the 80, you won't regret it one bit

**satdoc1** · 04-23-2015, 04:42 PM

80 is the way to go. Got the extra power if you want it.

**crappiejim** · 04-23-2015, 04:44 PM

I know it's there if I need it but I have never needed more than I have now with 55

**Rees Guide** · 04-23-2015, 05:07 PM

Pulling you will want it, been down the 55 road with the same size boat you are talking about. Is your outboard a 4 stroke, if so the 55 might be enuff and just use it to steer when pulling.

**crappiejim** · 04-23-2015, 05:43 PM

It's s 4 stroke.

**"G"** · 04-23-2015, 05:54 PM

I pulled cranks with a Yamaha 115 four stroke....I put a trolling plate on it and steered with my TM.....did that for a few years.

**crappiejim** · 04-23-2015, 05:59 PM

Don't really want to use big motor since I fish a lot by myself. I assume the 80 will be strong enough to pull cranks

**Rees Guide** · 04-23-2015, 06:06 PM

That being the case the 80 is the way to go. Should pull ALL day long.

**clfarms1** · 04-23-2015, 06:09 PM

Ive got the G3 176 with a 80 terrova on it. It will pull it almost 3 mph if need to. I would never go any smaller

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