Too big a trolling motor on a small boat?

**Cane Pole** · 12-09-2008, 10:37 PM

I got a 35# MG on my 14 ft Jon and it will run all day with me and Honey. It is a heavy Jon too (flooring, decking, 2 batteries, 4 stroke, 5 gallon bucket full of fish and me).

Mount the TM on the front. It is more energy efficient to pull a boat with a trolling motor than push it, especially when turning/changing directions. It is also easier to control from the front.

Short shaft 30# will run 'bout 100 bucks. Not bad.

You guys are a bunch of power nuts. You all must be from Detroit....:rolleyes:

**Cane Pole** · 12-09-2008, 10:47 PM

Choosing the Right Trolling Motor

**Cane Pole** · 12-09-2008, 10:54 PM

We are talking about an 8 foot boat right........Heed my words....

**Ronnie** · 12-10-2008, 12:21 AM

If you get a motor with a maximizer, you might get by with one battery.

**cook** · 12-10-2008, 04:43 AM

more power!
Ya can always drop a bucket on a rope(poor man wind sock) if the low setting is too fast.

**crappiemax** · 12-10-2008, 08:05 AM

"We are talking about an 8 foot boat right........Heed my words...." EXACTLY!!!!!!!!!!!

I really did hate that oversized trolling motor. Unless it's a variable speed.

**Jones Trolling Motor** · 12-10-2008, 01:12 PM

the difference in weight will be no more than a pound or two. Get the 55. If you have the $$'s, get the variable speed instead of the 5 speed. Batteries (charge) will last longer with the variable speed. Call me if I can help, 870 773-3474, John

**rocket rich** · 12-10-2008, 02:41 PM

I have a 9 foot boat like you are talking about and my 46 lb thust is more than I need . First be sure you like the boat I don't care for mine Bass Buddy (sportsman) BAD IN THE WIND

**Cane Pole** · 12-10-2008, 03:18 PM

Can you post a picture of the boat? I reread the post and you said pontoon. Is it a Bass Buggy type? Manufacturer? I was making this assumption. The assume word you know.

Friend of mine got a 8 foot plastic bass buggy. You sit pretty high in it. 30 lb TM will throw your butt in the water. I know.... I ain't no lightweight myself.:o

I ain't trying to sell you anything but safety.

Tom

**rnvinc** · 12-10-2008, 04:54 PM

I agree with crappie reaper. Variable is the way to go for slow trolling. I think they cost a little extra but it's worth the price for being able to inch along...the slower the better.

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