What size trolling motor for 18ft bay boat?

[meaux fishing]

Originally Posted by fishinpox

i run a 36v motor guide on a 20 ft boat , it sounds like a bit of a overkill but trust me that extra 12v is sweet to have if you got some potlickers movin in on your drift or spot! plus it stays charged all day. i had min kota b4 and i hated it i broke the shaft twice. if you hit something with a motor guide shaft it will bend but at least you can fish the rest of the day

thats cause you forgot to pick it up huh... I hit things with my MK 80 all the time and have never had a problem