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I was wondering what size tm you guys are running? I had a 28 then a 41 for two days and I lost speed control (not such a good craigslist deal). I have a 17' tracker semi V. I dont know if 55 is big enough or I should go with 70? Im not rich so I cant afford the biggest and baddest. Thanks guys! Clay
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I would look for a deal on a 70 if I were you. The 55 might struggle a tad in the wind. I think Grizzlyjig sells some reconditioned(not sure) and can get a good deal that way.
I have a 55 on my tracker targa 18. Last Saturday the wind on lake george was 20 to 25 or higher:mad: and still trolled into the wind at 1.4. It might be hard on the batteries, but thats why i have dual batteries.
If u are not pulling cranks a 55lb will do fine. I have an 1860 F&F and recently upgraded to an 80lb but never ran down the batteries on the 55lb unless we were pulling cranks and the battery would usually last 4 hours running bout 1.7.
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My son has a 17' tracker with a 55# trust. He says it's plenty on his boat. He doesnt want to fish when the wind gets up above 15 mph though.
I run a 55# thrust as well on my 17' Tracker. Haven't had any problems in the past three years.
I am sure a 55 will do good but its always windy in Kansas and I wanna be able to get around good. I am thinking minnkota. Is there a model that is prefered amoungest cdc? Thanks for the fellas! Clay
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After being underpowered in a previous boat, I usually go a little bigger than what I can "get by" with. My 70lb auto pilot PD-V2 does a great job and holds speed in any wind. Mine is a 17'8" fiberglass bass boat and I don't have to go home early any more. Winter days in a steady 15mph wind isn't an issue any more, I catch fish while others head for the ramp.
I run a 24 volt Minnkota Maxxum 70 lb thrust on my 16' x 48'' Aluma Weld. If it's too windy for that you don't need to be on the water. The variable speed maximizer is great cause you can adjust speed down to a crawl.