What do I really need 55 or 80

[crappiejim]

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]

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

[satdoc1]

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

[crappiejim]

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

[Rees Guide]

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]

It's s 4 stroke.

["G"]

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]

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]

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

[clfarms1]

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