Trying to pick right Trolling Motor
 

I have a Bass Tracker TX-17 Series and I was wondering everyones opinion on what size and even brand to put on it. The boats total length is 16foot without motor. In the past I had a foot control but will more than likely go with a hand control bow mount. Any suggestions or tips on size, kind, type or even where to buy is welcome. Thanks in advance.

This kind of depends on the type of fishing you do?

Fresh water lakes, river with current or saltwater chasen schools of fish?????

If saltwater you def wanna go with a saltwater Minn Kota 55
Depends on personal preference
I think a 55 will do fine on it what did you have in the past?

If you really want enough to not worry about strong tides and winds, go with the 80 lb MK. Otherwise Shaw is right on. The 80 is 24 volt; 55 12 volt

I have the 55 # Rip Tide on a 15' boat. My next TM will be something a little bigger.

I like the great white, Motor Guide, as big as you can afford! 24v 80ld is a beast and believe me if you ever upgrade boats you will want to keep your tm!

I had another 15ft boat with an old, old 37lb thrust motor, so any step up will seem like I am flying :) I plan on using this boat for mostly freshwater bayous but I will from time to time go saltwater fishing as well. So what I am hearing is 55 or better. Thanks all

Def want to go with a 55 atleast
now freshwater or saltwater is all you need to figure out.

MotorGuide® VariMax™ Great White® Saltwater Hand-Control Bow Mount Trolling Motor 55lb 50" shaft

This is what I am starting to think...any experience or opinions about this one? Thanks

Tell Shaw or Jordan to send you the movie clip of the super quiet trolling motor I sent them. I already deleted it.

bigger the better i have 1652 alweld with 75lb motor guide varimax its great in the grass and awesome at chasing birds in the lake

This is what I have
 

This is not my boat but it looks like it. Low profile and not very heavy. Probably will not chase many birds or do lots of open water in general. I do understand that I should go bigger than I think, but I also do not want to put something that is too heavy up there. Is there a downside to getting a trolling motor without a tilt handle?

x2...and I would get a minn kota...

motor guide

Minn Kota

FBPPS aka minn Kota :p

You dirty!!

Thanks for all the info guys...still thinking it over, but by this weekend I will buy something

I have a minn Kota 70 sc and it sucks. I've been told by someone on here that that model was a fluke and it definitely is. It has turned me off minn Kota. The main thing I don't like is the little bolt that holds the head on the shaft wallowed out and the head is about to fall off. Yea I know how to fix it but for 600 dollars I shouldn't have to do anything but bolt on and go. That is the second shaft it has done that too. I'll never have another composite shaft again

Need FINAL opinion!!!
 

Alright after a near purchase, I am decided on a 55lb 52"shaft Minn Kota Riptide SE Bowmount with variable speed, digital maximizer. Any direct experience with this exact motor/model??? Thanks for all the input