Looking for a trolling motor

[Beerguy24]

I'm looking for a trolling motor, hand controled around a 40# thrust. In or around the Topeka/Lawrence area perfered.

[imajigger2]

Check with the Rod Doc, BD Ehler. He lives on Pomona Lake and he has both items that your looking for that he was wanting to sell. His number is 785-828-3250.

[Beerguy24]

someone is telling me that a 24# thrust bow mount would push my 15.5 ft fiberglass boat with a 65 hp motor plus people and equipment. does this sound right to anyone?

[Cray]

someone is telling me that a 24# thrust bow mount would push my 15.5 ft fiberglass boat with a 65 hp motor plus people and equipment. does this sound right to anyone?

Don't think so. You would be really unhappy with a motor that small. Go at least 40 lb and preferably variable speed so battery last longer.

[Chadku]

I would go atleast 43....if you can afford get a 54. I had a 43 on my 17' tracker with a 40 and wanted more. Went to a 54 and was much happier. Really helps on those windy days.

[imajigger2]

Perhaps they meant that it is a 24 volt system, which in all probability would push or pull your boat as usually 24 volt systems are of sufficient thrust for your size of boat.

[esoxesox]

I have a Minn Kota Maxxum 65T, long shaft, transom mount, 24v (volt). I turned the head around and used it as a bow mount. Within a couple of months of the purchase, the outboard motor shot craps and I made the decision to look for a different boat rather than sink semi-considerable money into a "keeprunning" gas motor. I found a boat and don't need the trolling motor I purchased.

The Minn Kota I have is virtually new. I have pics if you want me to email those.

[Beerguy24]

esoxesox i sent you a PM.

[Beerguy24]

bump

[Sarge]

I have a 40 lb Minn Kota Endura transom mount...great shape, never really used it much. PM me if you are interested.