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I have a 15’ semi V bottom jon boat. I’m looking for a 36” shaft variable speed trolling motor and the selection for smaller boats are slim. I found a MotorGuide X3 digital 55 lb thrust, but it’s recommended for 16’-19’ boats. I currently have a 30 lb thrust motor. I obviously do not need a 55 lb thrust, but my question is if I got it, how slow will they run? If I’m trolling, I do not want it to be over powered.
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I would think you should be able to hold .3-.5mph, without a tailwind in calm water. I have a 55 lb thrust on my 15ft jon boat and I can hold those speeds without problem
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Here is one that will work for you. It will run pretty slow for trolling. Plus it is variable speed with maximizer for longer battery life. May not be best price but this is what I would get.
https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/minn...rolling-motors
I should have included, that I’m looking for a foot controlled motor. That’s where it really narrows down the search. I looked at Minn Kota first and found one I wanted, but I don’t think it’s available anymore.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cray
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Get a 55 lb. Minn Kota power drive. Then get a hand remote from Marc Danque at the Crappie Hole in Chapin SC. You can set trolling speed as slow as you wish. Don't look at it as over powering, look at it as allowing to you troll in wind and current.
I also use a minn kota 55lb variable speed on a 15 foot jon and it works well. Highly recommend. Low battery draw too.
I moved my Ipilot to my 15' foot small skiff. It is 55# thrust. It will run as slow as you could possibly want, the smaller boat gives you more reserve. Wide open it is only 1/2 MPH faster than the heavier boat I had it on, but on lowest speed it is barely .1 MPH.
As far as foot controll, I used one for 40 years so I got the Terrova model that has foot control and wireless remote. Once I got use to the remote, the foot pedal has never been hooked up.
check out this if price is a factor it 48 with 44lbs thrust Watersnake FWDR44-48 bow moutn foot control electric i got the 54 54 on my 17ft allweld love it
I looked at the Terrova online. The shortest shaft length is 45”, which may not be an issue. My biggest concern with having a light boat with a 55 lb thrust may not allow me to run as low as .8 mph.Quote:
Originally Posted by SeaRay
Thank you all for the replies.
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I have 55 lbs thrust on a 17 ft G3, 75 HP
It does fine
12 volt
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Get the I-pilot and you can run at .1 if that's what you want.;)
Like mentioned, I think the 55 lb will suit you fine as long as you get a true variable speed. Not a motor that has 1-5, but one that has a slider bar like a power drive. The remote from Marc danque will do the same. You can barely crack the speed and it'll crawl.
Like ink said, it will help you in the long run for battling wind and conserve battery
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I have an 80lb Terrova on a 16'. It will crawl along however slow I want it to go.
The speed is governed by satellite. You set it on cruise control at .1 or .5 MPHand that's what it runs. This isn't just variable speed that you adjust up or down to reach desired speed. If you set it on cruise it is totally controlled by satellite. It will automatically speed up or down to maintain set speed.Quote:
Originally Posted by FishnLine
I believe, however, that you will find just setting it at lowest level and adjusting up or down will achieve whay you want.
By the way, you can also select the heading and it will follow that course as well. It really is like having a person on board just running the TM.
The Minnkota Power Drive with Ipilot will let you set a track and then you can run the track and all you have to do is set the speed and man the fishing poles.
We have an Ulterra with iPilot and really like it to run a track that you have previously set. Just set back and enjoy the fishing (maybe a little catching).
What does your boat weigh? Mine is about 550 lbs boat and motor only and the 55Lb Minn Kota works perfect for it and it uses hardly any battery life.