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11-18-2011, 10:21 PM
Big H trucking

Thrust

What thrust trolling motor needed to pull cranks out of a 18ft nitro
11-18-2011, 10:25 PM
ATM

Minn Kota Terrova 101 lb. with iPilot
11-18-2011, 11:15 PM
yikess

An 80# would work as well but you will need two group 31's to go with it. Most try to go up to the 101# if they can afford it and have the room for the third battery with 18 footers on up.
11-18-2011, 11:20 PM
gabowman

Realistically, how long will 2 group 27 batts last pulling cranks using a 24v. trolling motor running at 3/4 speed during a fairly still day? Also, how fast is a common speed for pulling cranks?
11-19-2011, 12:13 AM
ScottV

I've got an 18' Stratos boat and I used to use a 24v Powerdrive trolling motor. It was 70# thrust and I could get around 4 hrs. of crank pullin out of a pair of group 27 Wal Mart batteries. I troll at 1.6 to 1.7 mph usually. I've now upgraded to a 101 lb, 36v Terrova.
11-19-2011, 01:43 AM
Little Skeeter

I have a 18 foot Skeeter and my 12v motor guide at 52lb does pretty good.
11-19-2011, 06:44 AM
feelay

101 36v
11-19-2011, 10:55 AM
yikess

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottV

I've got an 18' Stratos boat and I used to use a 24v Powerdrive trolling motor. It was 70# thrust and I could get around 4 hrs. of crank pullin out of a pair of group 27 Wal Mart batteries. I troll at 1.6 to 1.7 mph usually. I've now upgraded to a 101 lb, 36v Terrova.

+1
11-19-2011, 04:49 PM
Big H trucking

With buying the HDS's from torch buget low so will more than likely go with a 24 v 70 and good batteries for a season or so
11-19-2011, 06:16 PM
"G"

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big H trucking

With buying the HDS's from torch buget low so will more than likely go with a 24 v 70 and good batteries for a season or so

I recommend you get a 80 Lb. 24v. Change your battery trays out to the larger size and get two good group 31 deep cycle batteries and a real good on board charger to charge and maintain them with and you will be OK.
11-19-2011, 06:52 PM
Big H trucking

Quote:

Originally Posted by "G"

I recommend you get a 80 Lb. 24v. Change your battery trays out to the larger size and get two good group 31 deep cycle batteries and a real good on board charger to charge and maintain them with and you will be OK.

As i was shopping the internet think i will go with 80lb
11-19-2011, 07:05 PM
"G"

The Terrova that I use has a built in digital maximizer which gives you more run time on the batteries than a TM that does not have the digital system. So thats something else you can think about.
11-19-2011, 07:52 PM
G3 Troller

go to the classified ads somebody jus posted a ipilot for sale in brandon ms.

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11-19-2011, 07:54 PM
Big H trucking

just sent him a pm
11-19-2011, 08:35 PM
majflyboy

One other thought. It depends on weather you are fishing tournaments or not, if you are, go overkill, if not smaller will do.
11-19-2011, 08:49 PM
Big H trucking

All the tournment fishing i will do will be the fruit jars people are telling me about
11-19-2011, 08:51 PM
majflyboy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big H trucking

All the tournment fishing i will do will be the fruit jars people are telling me about

We get kinda serious about the FJ's too. Just saying.
11-19-2011, 11:31 PM
yikess

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big H trucking

All the tournment fishing i will do will be the fruit jars people are telling me about

Your going to have to beat several guides to put any money in your pocket at the Fj's.
11-19-2011, 11:35 PM
Big H trucking

Quote:

Originally Posted by yikess

Your going to have to beat several guides to put any money in your pocket at the Fj's.

not looking to win just fish and have fun not in it for money