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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 ?
Go with the 80, you won't regret it one bit
80 is the way to go. Got the extra power if you want it.
I know it's there if I need it but I have never needed more than I have now with 55
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.
It's s 4 stroke.
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.
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
That being the case the 80 is the way to go. Should pull ALL day long.
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
Jim, I have Wareagle 754 VS stick steer with 55 hooked to two batteries and works fine for every application except pulling cranks. It will get the speed but run time is about 4 hrs. I pull with my big motor most of the time and steer with Terrova. If I was not going to use big motor I would definitely go with the 80 plenty of power and much longer run time especially on your boat.
80 fore sure
Have a 1860 and you definitely want the 80 lb for pulling cranks
80.
Back in the day, I'd take anything from 18-80. [emoji41]
80
In a pinch, you can use a drift socks when your batteries run down while pulling cranks. I've had to do it before
Bigger is better! :)
I have about the same setup you have. G3 17.5' Pro 170 with a 40 horse. My 12 V unit went out several years ago and bought a used TM, it is a 12/24 motor and I love it. I want a War Eagle stick steer with with a 12V up front and a 24v Engine Mount TM.
Go with 80 and be done with it.
[QUOTE=BigRiverMarine;2967765]Back in the day, I'd take anything from 18-80. [emoji41]
Blind,Crippled,or Crazy You cant make up for the ones you miss.
The age covered those too. [emoji12]Quote:
Originally Posted by wilbur
You'll never regret the 80.
Thanks again for all the responses. Just didn't want to overdo it for no reason but looks like the 80 is my choice.
No no no, it's Our choice. Hope ya like it. [emoji41]Quote:
Originally Posted by crappiejim
I have a 55 on a fairly heavy 1654. I can spider rig all day, but it's not all that great for pulling cranks. From the beginning, I planned on pulling cranks from the back of the boat with the big motor anyway.
Even then, I think I'd get a kicker bracket and add a used 4 hp.
Like BRM said....'it's OUR choice"...you jus get to pay fer it.