Trolling motor decisions

[T and F fishing]

We have an old motor guide great white is about a 2000 year model with maybe 40 lb thrust and is on it's last leg am wondering what'd be a good trolling motor for an 18' aluminum boat that's 3/16" bottom and 1/8" sides am thinking a 55 lb would do an ok job with only a 12 or 24 v system

[LPfishnTIM]

spend the money get the biggest you can, I had a 67ld on a 15ft boat a few years ago, it was worth it. I'd get an 80ld. thats just me. either way a MG great white is gonna cost some moolah!

[SaltyShaw]

55 would do good, 70 would do great but 80 would be tha shiz!
12 Volt Minn Kota Riptide SM 55lb $599
24 Volt Minn Kota Riptide SM 70lb $679
24 Volt Minn Kota Riptide SM 80lb $889

[mriguy]

Originally Posted by SaltyShaw

55 would do good, 70 would do great but 80 would be tha shiz!
12 Volt Minn Kota Riptide SM 55lb $599
24 Volt Minn Kota Riptide SM 70lb $679
24 Volt Minn Kota Riptide SM 80lb $889

Yep, what Capt. Shaw said.
70lb is probably all you need, but you would never, ever regret buying the 80lb.

[SaltyShaw]

let me know when you are ready to order may be able to sweeten a little deal up for you

[mcjaredsandwich]

If you are considering the 24v setup, these guys are right. You wouldnt regret the 80#

[BigChaf]

Make it a MinnKota Rip Tide on what ever model you get.

[latravcha]

I put a 55 minnkota on my 20' prodrive rig. It will just about get the boat on step. I found it at cableas in gonzales in the bargan cave. I think I gave 275 for it. no box but it did not look like it was ever used.

[T and F fishing]

Originally Posted by SaltyShaw

let me know when you are ready to order may be able to sweeten a little deal up for you

I'll let you know what's up when the time is right I just started new job so the new truck might be before the trolling motor but that 70 lb sounds like a nice good price and the power for windy days. The one now have changed the speed control switch least 7 times since had it barely keeps up on 5 mph wind

[iron man]

Originally Posted by latravcha

I put a 55 minnkota on my 20' prodrive rig. It will just about get the boat on step. I found it at cableas in gonzales in the bargan cave. I think I gave 275 for it. no box but it did not look like it was ever used.

Probably a floor model. I need to get a bigger one for my boat riptide will probably my choice.

[SaltERedneck]

Originally Posted by SaltyShaw

55 would do good, 70 would do great but 80 would be tha shiz!
12 Volt Minn Kota Riptide SM 55lb $599
24 Volt Minn Kota Riptide SM 70lb $679
24 Volt Minn Kota Riptide SM 80lb $889

got this one on my G3 and dont regret it one bit. can keep up with the wind and the birds!!!!

[Micah]

Originally Posted by SaltERedneck

got this one on my G3 and dont regret it one bit. can keep up with the wind and the birds!!!!

That thing has almost thrown me out the back of the boat a couple times.

[fishinpox]

I had a 36v 109# thrust on a 20' alum. Boat! It was great!

[huntin fool]

Originally Posted by SaltERedneck

got this one on my G3 and dont regret it one bit. can keep up with the wind and the birds!!!!

What model g3 you got man?

[Micah]

Originally Posted by huntin fool

What model g3 you got man?

Pretty sure his is 17' and its the center console.

[meaux fishing]

Originally Posted by fishinpox

I had a 36v 109# thrust on a 20' alum. Boat! It was great!

Yeah I seen you get on plane with that thing