new maxxim trolling motor

[jeremytoby11]

I have a 16 ft fiberglass bomber crappie boat getting a new trolling motor this weekend is a 70 lb 24 volt enough for the boat i spider rig alot, or should i go ahead and get 80 lb 24v, both variable speed. The reason i asked is 70 is 750 and 80 is 980 if there is not much difference i like to save the money

[justinp61]

I think the 70 would be enough for your boat 99% of the time. I have a 55 on my 16' aluminum boat and a 80 on my 18' aluminum boat and have never needed more on either one. If it's bad enough that my trolling motor won't hold I should've already been home Thumbs Up.

[rnvinc]

I have a 1860 Landau with 18 gal of gas, 104 qt cooler for a livewell, 40 qt cooler for a baitwell, 4 batteries, and a 50hp Johnson....heavy boat...for aluminum..

I use the Maxxim 70 lb spider riggin all day with no lack of power at all....

Rickie

[t.slabseeker]

I have a 80 on mine and it is more than enough. Goin with a 70 next time cause of price.