TROLLING MOTOR SIZE/ MODEL

I am looking to put a new trolling motor on my 1648 war eagle. How much thrust is to much ? I want something that allows me to be hand free to pull cranks. Another requirement is I need the ability to single pole in heavy cover . I moved the foot control that came on the boat to the right side (from drivers seat ) because the cable was to high on the left side as I am left handed and prefer to fish out the lt side . There was a lack of space for the foot control due to the step up on the deck .I switched to a hand control for more precise control . Moving the motor to enter the water in the middle of the boat would might eliminate most issues with room . your thoughts on which motor to pull cranks and single pole ?

Sounds like u need that new fancy one that minn kota got out the ultrex. I think they about 2 grand.

MinnKota Ultrex....24 volt....70 or 80 lb. thrust..like the one snubbys just put on his boat

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I'm taking mine out for a test run this weekend. Let me figure out the controls and such and maybe we can meet up one morning next week and let you go try her out. You out for summer break now, I'm assuming?

I wouldn't think a 16' boat would require a 24vt tm. 12vt parallel should do it?


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24 volt is a lot better if you want to pull crankbaits continuous at 1.8 for 8 hrs.

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24 volt is a lot better if you want to pull crankbaits continuous at 1.8 for 8 hrs.

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That and having a variable speed trolling motor ... so you can GET to that speed & STAY at that speed. At WOT my 5spd 42lb thrust Motorguide will pull my 16' ProCraft at "maybe" 1.5mph on a calm day :banghead .... and I haven't tested the length of time my series 29 battery will maintain that speed.

I have a power drive v2 12 volt 50 pounds thrust 48 " shaft that does fine on my 16 bass tracker . But you don't have a foot control with i pilot .


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I have a power drive v2 12 volt 50 pounds thrust 48 " shaft that does fine on my 16 bass tracker . But you don't have a foot control with i pilot .


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do you pull crankbaits if so how long you get for run time and at what speeds !!!! 12 volt system won't out match a 24 volt system on run time !!!!

I have been long lining with this trolling motor but haven't pulled crank baits yet . The battery last all day if it wasn't windy long lining.


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I have a 24/ 80 lb thrust on a 1754 and I have pulled crank baits for 8 solid hrs and never used more than half the batteries. 24 volt is the way to go in my opinion.

I had the same delima and recently solved it with the ultrex. I've had a lot of TM since my Sears Roebuck Ted Williams signature model. The last one was a 12 volt 55 lb terrova ipilot on my 17 1/2 ft tracker. It was fine trolling etc. in open water with remote, but was almost impossible for me to menuver and hold tight in cover with foot pedal.
I recently replaced it with ultrex ipilot link 24 volt 80 lb. The remote is great for hands free open water trolling etc. The foot pedal is awesome for menuvering in tight cover. 80 lb is a little over kill for my boat, but I'be enjoyed the additional power. It's the smallest they offer in ultrex. The ultrex will easily do both, plus some.

80 lbs is not overkill when your in big open water pulling crankbaits and going into the wind trying to maintain 1.8 mph

There is no comparison or argument....Doing any pulling or pushing you need a minimum of 24v whatever boat you have.
36v is even better yet on heavy boats and there is no such thing as having too much trolling motor.

I can go down to .4 up to 3.8 with my 112 Terrova...and can run two full days on one charge...I have a 1756 Triton aluminum boat...No brainer to get the 80.

80 in 24v or over 100 in 36 volt.
I have a 82 LB./24 volt on a relatively heavy Skeeter 19" aluminum and would not want anything rated lower....
Heavier glass boats could benefit with 36V at over 100 lbs. thrust...

Eagle the 80 lb /24 v Ultrex would be hard to beat and enjoyable to use.If I were you I would take Snubbys up on his test run offer......
The very best mounting position on the boat is always dead center (TM shaft centered in front of keel)....

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I have a power drive v2 12 volt 50 pounds thrust 48 " shaft that does fine on my 16 bass tracker . But you don't have a foot control with i pilot . Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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I have the same on my 18' Tracker. Works just fine for me, I'll pull crank baits or long line for a few hours (not six or eight), then I venture off and pitch crickets at the bream.

All I can say is WOW!! Got to try my new Ultrex today on my 1652, and it's awesome and is the power I've been looking for in a TM. I trolled cranks at 1.5 - 2.1 mph today for 6 1/2 hours and about half that time going into 5mph wind. Checked the batteries when I got home and still had 45% which means I could have trolled at least 3 more hours or so. I agree, for most folks they aren't going to stay out in the heat and troll crank-baits all day. I was also worried I went to big on thrust and too long on shaft length, nope & nope!! I would say you could get away with a 55# tm (two 29's in parallel) and be fine if you wanted to troll for 4-6 hours and call it a day. The one thing that made up my mind on the Ultrex was the foot control for single poling, still has the cable style feel I'm used to, with electric steering assist. The variable 20 speeds are awesome, I couldn't answer a lot of your questions yesterday when we spoke Mr. Curtis, but to me this unit was worth every nickle I spent on it. Only downside I saw, it frees you up to do a lot more snacking :Rofl Is it a requirement for everyone to have an Ultrex 80# or 112#? Absolutely not. Does it fit me and my style of fishing, you bet!

24v Ultrex is what you need. No such thing as too much power.

Guess I am cheap ! A fellow needs to be fully committed to pulling /pushing cranks to shell out that kind of money. Will bum a trip now and again . :biggrin

You cant take it with you..... at your age you need to enjoy yourself.....you only go around once...go for the gusto

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You cant take it with you..... at your age you need to enjoy yourself.....you only go around once...go for the gusto

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Might want to buy at least one crankbait first . :biggrin